Why Wrap-Around Projection Changes Everything for Flight Simulators

by Jarrod

When it comes to immersive flight simulation, visuals matter—big time.

A single monitor can only take you so far. Three screens are a huge improvement but If you’re serious about realism, situational awareness, and muscle-memory training, there’s a simple truth: the wider your field of view, the more your brain believes you’re actually flying.

That’s where wrap-around projection comes in.

We’re excited to announce a new product on the horizon: a 3-meter diameter, 220-degree wrap-around visual system, powered by three synchronized 4K projectors, complete with expert installation. Built to integrate seamlessly with RealSimGear’s Home and Pro series simulators, this visual system turns any SR7x or G7 setup into a jaw-dropping, full-flight environment.

Here’s why it’s such a game-changer.

Total Immersion

In aviation, your peripheral vision isn’t optional—it’s everything. It helps you maintain orientation, detect motion, and fly with precision. Traditional flat-panel or even multi-monitor setups leave gaps in that visual flow.

This new projection system wraps 220 degrees around the pilot’s viewpoint, offering nearly full left-to-right horizon coverage. You’re not watching the sim—you’re in it. Crosswinds, banking turns, visual approaches—all feel dramatically more real.

Designed for Real Training, Not Just Pretty Views

Unlike VR (which isolates you from physical controls), this wrap-around system lets you see your RealSimGear console, your checklist, your kneeboard. No fumbling for switches you can’t see. No headset claustrophobia.

Whether you’re running a flight school or a high-end home setup, this visual environment supports better scan habits, better procedures, and better outcomes. And it’s designed to match the geometry and perspective of RealSimGear cockpits perfectly. No guesswork. No misalignment. Just pro-grade fidelity.

Perfect for Flight Schools, Clubs, and Home Pilots with Space

If you’ve got the footprint—this is the upgrade that makes your simulator feel like a million-dollar rig (without spending a million).

  • Flight Schools: Offer a more immersive, engaging experience for students. Better visuals = faster learning.

  • Clubs & Training Centers: Add revenue by offering advanced sim time for currency or procedure practice.

  • Home Users: Build the closest thing to a Level-D experience outside of commercial aviation.

Plug-In Simplicity + Expert Installation

You don’t need to be a tech wizard to set it up. Our team handles the full installation—calibration, alignment, projection warping, everything. All you need to do is show up and fly.

This system has been engineered to avoid the nightmare of DIY projection setups—no fiddling with software distortion, no projector keystone confusion. Just a smooth, uniform visual field tuned to your simulator’s dimensions.



The RealSimGear Ecosystem Advantage

This projection system isn’t a generic aftermarket add-on. It’s purpose-built for RealSimGear. That means it just works—with the SR7x, G7, and even future systems in the lineup.

No adapters, no third-party alignment hacks, no custom mounting nightmares. It’s optimized out of the box for the most realistic sim experience you can get short of a full-motion platform.

Final Thought

For anyone serious about simulation—whether you’re training for your IFR ticket or just want to fly with full realism—this is the kind of upgrade that changes the way you use your sim forever.

The sky is wide. Your simulator visuals should be too.

Want to learn more?

Please contact us to learn more about the new projection system options.  These can also be customized for larger spaces. 

 

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