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Disclosed are apparatus and methods for simulating a control system such as an aircraft flight control system. Image generating and display apparatus for use in conjunction with the simulated control system are disclosed. Also disclosed are apparatus and a method for simulating a movable control suc

Disclosed are apparatus and methods for simulating a control system such as an aircraft flight control system. Image generating and display apparatus for use in conjunction with the simulated control system are disclosed. Also disclosed are apparatus and a method for simulating a movable control such as an aircraft control wheel or rudder pedals for a system in which force and movement parameters of the control can be varied in accordance with simulated operation of the system. A lever having an adjustably positioned fulcrum is utilized in the simulation of the movable control. The application further discloses a flight simulator having a pilot\s console and an instructor\s console interconnected by a computer. The simulator enables the pilot to “fly”an aircraft while permitting the instructor and computer to introduce various different flight and aircraft conditions into the flight simulator.

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Apparatus for simulating a moveable control for a system in which force and movement parameters of the control can be varied in accordance with simulated operation of the system, comprising: a movable control element; a lever apparatus including a lever having first and second ends, means for pivoti

Apparatus for simulating a moveable control for a system in which force and movement parameters of the control can be varied in accordance with simulated operation of the system, comprising: a movable control element; a lever apparatus including a lever having first and second ends, means for pivoting the lever at a fulcrum point adjustably positioned between the first and second ends, and means coupled to the second end of the lever for applying a centering force to the lever to resist pivoting of the lever from a neutral position, the centering force being a predetermined function of displacement of the lever from the neutral position; means for coupling the first end of the lever to the control element for moving the first end of the lever to pivot the lever in response to movement of the control element; and means adapted to be coupled to a control means which is responsive to conditions to be simulated during operation of the system for positioning the pivoting means to any one of a plurality of adjustable points between the first and second ends of the lever to change the fulcrum point of the lever and thereby the mechanical advantage of the first end of the lever with respect to the second end of the lever such that the force required at the first end of the lever for a given displacement of the first end of the lever against the centering force at the second end of the lever can be varied, whereby the force required to move the control element over a given distance can be varied to simulate the feel of operating the system.