MODIFICATION OF A SURPLUS NAVY 2F122A A-6E OFT FOR FLIGHT DYNAMICS RESEARCH AND INSTRUCTION

This paper describes the adaptation of a Navy Operational Flight Trainer (OFT) to a university flight dynamics instruction and research platform. The requirements of the modified system are described and compared with the deficiencies of the system in its original state. Completed and future modifications of the trainer to satisfy the requirements are detailed. Representative uses of the flight simulator for classroom instruction as well as research are described.