{ "id": 208, "date": "2017-09-13T17:48:21", "date_gmt": "2017-09-14T00:48:21", "guid": { "rendered": "http:\/\/import.themovation.com\/stratus\/?page_id=171" }, "modified": "2026-01-27T20:47:18", "modified_gmt": "2026-01-27T20:47:18", "slug": "flight", "status": "publish", "type": "page", "link": "https:\/\/gravideck.com\/en\/flight\/", "title": { "rendered": "Motion Simulator for Flight" }, "content": { "rendered": "
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\n Physically Accurate Motion Simulators <\/h1>\n

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\n Optimized for aviation first<\/span>\n <\/h4>\n

\u2022 Heave : 450mm
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\n Versatile cockpit included<\/span>\n <\/h5>\n

\u2022 Easy onboarding
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\n Pitch, Roll & Heave \u2014 the optimal combination for aviation simulation <\/h4>\n

\n\nIn real flying, the most meaningful cues come from pitch, roll, and heave \u2014 how the aircraft tilts and how your body senses vertical acceleration.

\n\nBy focusing on these three DOFs, we deliver high fidelity where it truly matters, eliminating unnecessary complexity and passing the savings directly on to our customers.

\n\nEnjoy authentic flight realism, in a large cockpit mover, without breaking the bank.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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\n A motion simulator optimized for Flight <\/h4>\n

Flight simmers have long been forced to repurpose racing simulators for motion \u2014 until now. The Gravideck Horizon motion simulator has been optimized natively for flight, offering an unparalleled, adrenaline-pumping flying experience.

\n\nHigh Excursions on Pitch, Roll, and Heave Degrees of Freedom<\/b>

\n\nFrom the beginning, our goal with the Gravideck Horizon was to deliver the most realistic flight sensations for the best value.
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\n From that R&D, we came to the consistent conclusion that certain degrees of freedom have little importance for the overall sensation of flying. That meant concentrating on the three degrees of freedom that matter most during flight : pitch, roll, and heave... and giving them large excursions

\n\nThe importance of Heave for a good flight experience

<\/b>Heave motion is a crucial component in a flight motion simulator. When an aircraft pitches up or down, heave simulates the vertical forces generated by the change in trajectory\u2014similar in principle to how a car driver feels lateral forces when turning, but in the vertical direction. Heave also plays a key role in conveying turbulence, feel the texture of the runway and assess landing smoothness, offering haptic feedback that visual cues alone cannot provide. With the Gravideck Horizon's generous 450\u202fmm of heave travel<\/b>, these sensations are convincingly replicated.

\n\nPitch: the unsung hero of motion simulation<\/b>

\nPitch is a key component in motion simulation, serving not only to represent changes in the aircraft\u2019s attitude and angle of attack, but also as a surrogate for longitudinal accelerations. With a pitch range of +35\u00b0 to \u221220\u00b0, the Gravideck Horizon has ample authority to accurately convey all phases of flight<\/b>, from climbs and descents to level flight and approaches.

\nRoll: the chef\u2019s kiss\u2026 when used correctly.<\/b>

Some motion simulator manufacturers love to showcase dramatic roll angles during aircraft turns. The problem is that this is physically inaccurate. In reality, during a coordinated turn, the pilot initially senses a small roll as the aircraft banks, but almost immediately, centrifugal (lateral) forces counteract this, effectively \u201cflattening\u201d the sensation. Overemphasizing roll in a simulator can therefore create unrealistic cues. In a properly tuned system like the Gravideck Horizon, a \u00b123\u00b0 roll range is used sparingly<\/b>, complementing the forces generated by gravity and inertia rather than dominating them, to faithfully reproduce the subtle sensations of turning in flight.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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\n Unlocking High Fidelity : Pitch & Roll axes above the user's head <\/h4>\n

Bad motion is worse than no motion at all.<\/b>

\n\nOur choice to place the pitch and roll axes above the user\u2019s head follows the latest research in motion simulation, including several PhD theses published in recent years. This design isn\u2019t a gimmick\u2014it directly corrects a fundamental flaw found in many motion simulators.\n(This video<\/a> explains it well.)\n

\n\nMost consumer rigs rotate around the seat (awkward) or around the user\u2019s chest (clumsy). These geometries distort the onset cues your vestibular system expects and can even produce inverted transient cues.\n

\n\nA classic example occurs during braking: in a real vehicle, your head, back, and torso move away from the seat until restrained by the belt. But with a poorly placed pitch axis, the simulator briefly pushes your head and back into the seat\u2014exactly the opposite of what should happen! Repeated exposure to these incorrect cues greatly increases the risk of motion sickness, and the problem starts with improper pitch and roll axis placement.\n

\n\nThe Gravideck MP5 solves this by placing both pitch and roll axes above your head<\/b>, bringing the center of rotation close to your vestibular system. The result: correct transient cues, clean coordination sensations, and flight dynamics that feel coherent from takeoff to touchdown.

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