Simulator ride

Long before the days of virtual reality, the view through the cockpit came from remote video cameras which moved on gantries above physical model landscapes.

Today's flight training simulators, like NASA’s, have virtual landscapes projected on multiple screens giving a 180 degree view.

Much simpler simulators, running fixed video synchronized to the movement of the 'cabin', were introduced in funfairs in the same period.

Doron Precision Systems is a company who specializes in driving simulators based in Binghamton, NY.

Universal Studios originally invented the motion theater with their attraction The Funtastic World of Hanna-Barbera.

Unlike the military, however, most civilian simulators are totally passive and have a choice of rides from which the user selects.

The micro controller only has to switch the play button on the player and the video and motion will then stay adequately in synch for the duration of the ride.