Weekly writing:
This week, the Selig simulator was downloaded to each person’s personal computer. I must admit, I had much of the work for this lab done before the period even began, and I had quite an easy time finalizing the process. The simulator was then tested, and I had good fun toying with my struggling lab mates with my sound on full blast, buzzing by and causing noise. In all seriousness, this simulator will be a tremendous help in learning to understand the orientation of fixed wing UAS platforms from a pilot’s perspective.
Overview
Recall from lecture on the importance of flight simulation. Even if the Believers were ready for flight, the weather is far from ideal for flight training. In this lab, you will download and install a free fixed-wing flight simulator. Throughout the semester, you will complete six assignments using this simulator. Resources and Tools
Personal PC (or Mac, see ) SeligSIM User Manual
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MacOS Setup
If you are running MacOS, you will need to run a virtual Windows environment. There are three two options for running Windows in parallel with your MacOS.
UTM
UTM is a free, but quirky option for running Windows on a Mac. To install for free, click the “Download from GitHub” button in the embedded webpage below and follow the installation guidance.
Create a VM and Install Windows Next, you will need to create a virtual machine on your Mac and install Windows, following the instructions in the Basics tab of the UTM documentation. You will also need to complete or review any steps in “Actions” and “Controls”. Click the "Fetch latest Windows installer..." to open/download CrystalFetch ISO Downloader.
Use the screenshot below to match the selections for downloading Windows. This may take some time. CrystalFetch ISO Downloader Windows Settings
Continue on to creating the virtual machine and installing Windows per the online instructions. Unless you already have a Microsoft account, I would recommend making a local account, following the instructions on VMware Fusion
Download and Install VMware Fusion
Click “Download Now” on the VMware website: You will need to register for a Broadcom account in the upper right. Then log in.
From the “My Downloads” screen, navigate to the free software downloads. Click "HERE" for free software downloads.
From the free downloads screen, select VMware Fusion > VMware Fusion 25H2 > 25H2
Agree to the terms, complete the trade compliance agreement, and click the download icon. Install the software on your computer. Installing Windows
If you do not have a Windows ISO already downloaded to your computer, in VMware Fusion, select “Get Windows from Microsoft” to download a copy of Windows during the installation process.
Follow the standard installation procedure outlined below. Note that installing Windows with the default settings is sufficient for this application.
Account Creation
Unless you already have a Microsoft account, I would recommend making a local account, following the instructions on Installing VMware Tools
To improve integration between your host computer (macOS) and your virtual computer (Windows), download and install VMware Tools following the guide below.
Parallels VM
Parallels VM is a very polished option for running Windows on a Mac. It works seamlessly and, with the student discount, only costs $59/year.
Purchase and Installation You can access and purchase an academic license of this software from . The software is a commercial product, so installation should be very straightforward once downloaded.
Download Windows
You will need the latest copy of Windows, either from the , or directly from Microsoft Follow the instructions from the . Getting Started
To successfully install and mitigate any issues with running the software, please read and review the following two guides before moving on to the installation, then complete the installation and setup as outlined below.
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Download and Install SeligSIM Follow the instructions (1.3 and 1.4) to download and install the simulator. Be sure to adjust computer settings accordingly.
Thankfully, has created a guide for setting up and using the Orqa FPV controllers in SeligSIM. Please review and complete the 2. Getting Started: Part II
Acclimate to the Simulator Test out some features of the simulator, starting with understanding and validating the controls while grounded.
All SeligSIM assignments will be submitted as a combination of PDF documents and screen recordings. You may use any screen recording software that you are comfortable with. The default Screen Capture software is sufficient. Be sure to test your screen capture software.
Continue Believer Review
Once you have completed your SeligSIM, please continue working on . Deliverables
Each team member will submit 1 screen recording of their first flight attempt. There are no expectations of successfully landing, but a short recording demonstrating the use of the simulator is sufficient for now. Any updates to your document should be submitted as a PDF to Brightspace.