Infocopter is an entertainment-helicopter-simulator that is placed in the largest museum of Switzerland. Over 20.000 guests have already taken their part in this immersive, virtual experience with 180° dome projections, three full-hd beamers, g-force simulations, special lightning effects and simulation and many more cutting-edge features. Reality Twist was responsible for the complete software development and integration of all components except the construction of the hardware.

Facts & Figures:

• visitors per quarter: 10.000
• companies involved: Infocopter (hardware), Virtual Experience (project management), Reality Twist (software developer)
• middleware: Trinigy Vision Engine
• projector system:
  - 180° Dome with 3 HD-Beamern, digital equalization and seamless edge blending
  - highly realistic cockpit
  - additionally one Full HD screen in the bottom of the simulator for a view to the ground
• mesh size for elevation data: 3 m – 10m
• texture resolution for terrain (max): 50 cm / Pixel
• physics: three levels of difficulty – from entertainment to pilot expert
• operating controls: joystick, pitch and foot pedals – just like in a real helicopter
• Special-FX: light in the helicopter changes according to flying position, changeable interior lighting, simulation of g-forces, motor-driven chairs
  

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