Skill for creating and validating flight dynamics models
name flight-sim-model description Skill for creating and validating flight dynamics models allowed-tools ["Read","Write","Glob","Grep","Edit","WebFetch","WebSearch","Bash"] metadata {"version":"1.0","category":"aerospace-engineering","tags":["flight-dynamics","simulation","modeling","validation"]} Flight Simulation Model Skill Purpose Create and validate high-fidelity flight dynamics models for training simulators, engineering analysis, and flight test support. Capabilities Six-DOF equation of motion implementation Aerodynamic database integration Propulsion model integration Landing gear and ground dynamics Atmospheric modeling (ISA, GRAM) Sensor and actuator modeling Model validation against flight data Real-time simulation interface Usage Guidelines Use validated aerodynamic databases from CFD and wind tunnel data Implement accurate propulsion models for all operating conditions Include realistic actuator dynamics and limitations Validate model against flight test data where available Document model fidelity and limitations Ensure real-time performance for pilot-in-the-loop applications Dependencies MATLAB/Simulink JSBSim FlightGear X-Plane Process Integration AE-013: Flight Simulation Model Development AE-024: Flight Test Planning