The f-16 simulator model is developed in Simulink encompassing Aerodynamics, Propulsion, Actuator, Mass, Kinematics, Environment, and visualization - FlightGear - blocks.
A joystick device can be connected to the model to control the aircraft and project the attitudes and positions on FlightGear.
A short video on simulation is shared in:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vfG6OFAr69o
Model data is obtained from NASA TP 1538, which includes nearly 50 aerodynamic tables, and thrust values based on the throttle input, Mach number, and height.
Controller inputs are:
δa -> ailerons -> [-21.5,21.5] deg
δh -> elevator -> [-25, 25] deg
δr -> rudder -> [-30, 30] deg
δsb -> speed brake -> [0,60] deg
δth -> throttle -> [0,1] -
δlef -> leading edge flap angle -> [0,25] deg
Aircraft states are:
[u v w] -> body velocities -> m/s
[phi theta psi] -> euler angles -> rad
[p q r] -> angular rates -> rad/s
[xe ye ze] -> north-east-down positions -> m
Pa -> actual power -> percentage
Reference:
Simulator study of stall/post-stall characteristics of a fighter
airplane with relaxed longitudinal static stability, NASA-TP-1538
To access the model contact via:
simulatortechs@gmail.com