Creating Immersive Flight Simulators Using NVIDIA Omniverse and X-Plane: Guidelines for Beginner Designers

Using virtual reality authoring tools can be challenging for beginners and professionals without programming or 3D modeling experience. In this context, this work provides guide-lines for beginners to create an immersive flight simulator using the NVIDIA Omniverse and X-Plane platforms. We followed the design science research paradigm and conducted an exploratory study, utilizing the NVIDIA Omniverse, X-Plane Maker, Embraer Tucano EMB-314 and EMB-175 models, and Meta Quest 3 to develop the immersive experience. During development, we faced challenges such as rendering distortions, stitching issues, inadequate light exposure, and scaling of virtual models. To address these issues, we developed recommendations such as: optimizing lighting to avoid overexposure, adjusting textures and materials to eliminate distortions, ensuring appropriate scale of models for comfort and realism, and prioritizing elements such as immersion, intuitive navigation, and visual quality to create an effective and engaging simulation experience.