Arenalogic

F 16 Flight dynamic model

The model differentiates itself by being specifically designed to model the unique F-16 flight characteristics. This focus allow Arenalogic to offer one of the most accurate F-16 flight dynamic model available on the commercial markets today.

The F-16 flight model consists of:

- Aerodynamic model

- Ground reaction model

- Engine model.

 Development and validation process.

The Arenalogic F-16 flight dynamics model was developed primarily from the high-fidelity model published in NASA TP 1538, which included F-16 aerodynamic coefficients, engine model data, and aircraft control law data. NASA originally obtained the aerodynamic coefficients published in this paper from wind tunnel testing of a model of the F-16.

This model was extended to include the effects of transonic and supersonic flight using data from AIAA-1985-4070-141, NASA TP 3355, and the USAF Digital DATCOM software.

The model was then exercised at specific flight envelope points and comparisons of the model’s response to the performance charts were conducted. Based on the results of that comparison the aerodynamic model was further refined.

Arenalogic incorporated a model of the F-16 FLCC control laws based on the control laws published in NASA TP 1538 and validated the simulation response based on actual flight data (time-stamped rate, attitude, and acceleration flight data).

Additionally, Arenalogic validated the simulation response based on flight data containing specific pilot inputs (e.g. pitch and roll doublets) and the corresponding F-16 dynamic response (e.g. attitude, inertial rates, accelerations).