Dual-Tunnel Flight Simulator Layout for Low-Building Installation

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing ski jump and wingsuit flight simulators are large and require deep digging, limiting their installation to specific locations, and they lack the ability to simulate both types of jumps in a compact, versatile form.

Innovation Solution

A compact ski jump and wingsuit flight simulator design featuring two parallel horizontal tunnels, an oblique tunnel, a vertical tunnel, and a confusor, with separate airflows controlled by power units and flow guides, allowing for adjustable airflow directions and simulations of both ski jumps and wingsuit flights.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If a single-tunnel simulator design is used, then the construction height is reduced, but the simulator cannot simulate both ski jumps and wingsuit flights

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveability to simulate both ski jumps and wingsuit flightsVSAvoidconstruction height

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSLength of stationary object

Solution Approach 1:

The simulator is divided into two separate horizontal tunnels (first and second tunnels) that operate independently with separate airflow systems. Each tunnel can be configured for different jump types, allowing the simulator to handle both ski jumps and wingsuit flights simultaneously or separately, thus achieving versatility without requiring a single tall vertical space

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The invention transitions from a traditional single vertical tunnel design to a horizontal dual-tunnel configuration. By arranging tunnels horizontally side-by-side rather than stacking them vertically, the design achieves the same functional versatility while reducing the vertical height requirement from potentially 15-20 meters to under 8 meters

Inventive Principle:

Principle #17Another dimension (Dimensionality change)

2Ease of manufacture

If a compact simulator design is used, then the installation location flexibility is improved, but the airflow control complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveinstallation location flexibilityVSAvoidairflow control system

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of manufactureVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The airflow control system is segmented into independent units for each tunnel, with separate fans, flow guides, and control mechanisms. This modular approach allows each tunnel to be optimized and controlled independently, making the overall system more manageable despite having multiple tunnels, and enables flexible installation in various locations

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The simulator incorporates adjustable and movable components including adjustable flow guides, movable platforms, and variable-speed fans that can be dynamically configured for different jump types and user requirements. This dynamic adaptability allows the compact design to maintain versatility without requiring excessive fixed infrastructure

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

3Adaptability or versatility

If separate airflow systems are used for each tunnel, then the simulator versatility is improved, but the energy consumption increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvesimulator functionalityVSAvoidpower unit energy consumption

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSUse of energy by moving object

Solution Approach 1:

Each tunnel has its own dedicated fan and airflow control system, allowing independent operation. This means only the required tunnel needs to be activated for each session, reducing overall energy consumption compared to a single large system that must maintain airflow for all functions simultaneously

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The airflow parameters (speed, direction, volume) can be independently adjusted for each tunnel based on the specific simulation requirements. This allows optimization of energy consumption by matching airflow parameters precisely to the needs of each jump type rather than maintaining constant high-level airflow in all tunnels

Inventive Principle:

Principle #35Parameter changes

Applied Scientific Principles

This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.

Function Achieved in This Case

The simulator achieves a compact size suitable for low buildings, enabling safe and realistic simulations of ski jumps and wingsuit flights with adjustable environments, including virtual reality projections, while requiring no deep digging for installation.

Implementation Method 1

fans generating upward and forward airflows, enabling controlled flight through the flying chamber

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectAir current generation: Fan

Implementation Method 2

The flight chamber has the inclined floor leading from the take-off to the landing site. The roof is inclined parallelly to the floor-hence the air chamber has a constant cross-section throughout the inclination.

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectAerodynamic lift: Aerofoil

Data Source

PatentUS12594475B2Ski jump and wingsuit free flight simulator

Publication Date: 2026.04.07 40MS SPOLKA AKCYJNA

AI summary

A drive unit for air vehicle, which allows building the vertical take-off and landing vehicles, intended for use, for instance, in the production of flying taxis, as well as in the model-making branch and in the toy industry.The drive unit is composed of the air channel, in the form of a straight segment of a tube with circular section, which has fans with engines fixed on its both ends. The vertical draft force outlet-inlet nozzle opening is located between fixed fans of the drive unit.