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Publications and source records attributed to Schilling, Lawrence J..
The simulation configurations used in research flight test, including nonreal-time, real-time all-software, hardware-in-the-loop, iron bird, and aircraft-in-the-loop, are reviewed. It is concluded that progress in simulation technology will demonstrate new concepts, evaluate designs, enhance the quality of flight test, and minimize flight risks.
The Dryden Flight Research Facility has been a leader in developing simulation as an integral part of flight test research. The history of that effort is reviewed, starting in 1957 and continuing to the present time. The contributions of the major program activities conducted at Dryden during this 25-year period to the development of a simulation philosophy and capability is explained.