This paper presents the development and piloted assessment of a full flight-envelope simulation model of a light business jet using a model stitching architecture. Individual state-space models and trim data for discrete flight conditions were combined to produce a continuous simulation model, which was integrated into a fixed-base simulation facility. Back-to-back flight/simulation piloted evaluations of a similar light business jet in flight and the stitched model in simulation were performed to assess the fidelity of the stitched model. Overall pilot impressions were that the stitched simulation model was representative of the actual aircraft. Simulation Fidelity Ratings were given to quantify simulation fidelity for each of the evaluated qualitative tasks, in which mostly Fidelity Level 1 ratings were assigned, suggesting full transfer of training for those tasks. Guidance on flight testing for the development of fixed-wing aircraft stitched models is provided.
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