Ultralight, Hanglider, Trike, Paraplane, Motion Sims
Anyone know where I can purchase one or maybe where to get parts to build one? I have searched the internet but have not found many motion sims that mimics these particular types of aircraft.
I don't want the big box motion platforms supported by actuators, motors, that typically mimic fully enclosed aircraft. I want something with a lot more freedom that can give me the illusion I am flying like a bird, I want to feel the wind! so maybe I can rig a fan in front or my monitor, but I also want the motion.
Thanks.
Got desperate and tired of looking for one, so I made one!
Actually, I rode Disney's Soarin a few times , when I went with my family to Cal, I loved the feel of that ride so much that it's probably the reason why I wanted a simple open cockpit motion platform, exactly the feel I'm looking for, but in a personal motion sim.
I've also spent a great deal of time searching the internet and have not come across what I want, so I designed one and have finally built it. It works on the control principles of a typical trike, but it can be easily converted to work as regular plane, like a cessna or piper or even a helicopter.
I recently tested my mechanical design, in front of an 8ft x4ft projection screen with MS FS X running in cockpit view mode, but without the cockpit visuals, feels promissing. With motion software qued from FS X and running multi-axial motion control servos should be a blast!.