Flight Simulator

Digital piloting program

A flight simulator is a device or software that replicates the experience of flying an aircraft.

Physical simulators used for pilot training reproduce cockpit controls and respond realistically to inputs; video game versions range from casual to highly realistic.

The term extends to any simulation of flight: I spent hours in the flight simulator learning instrument navigation.

Microsoft Flight Simulator is among the longest-running video game franchises.

Related

engine · yoke · cockpit · instrument panel · VR headsets · pilot · barrel roll · runway · throttle · emergency procedures · altitude · haptic feedback · multiplayer modes · pitch control · gauges · hardware · climb · software

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Opposites
simulation vs. reality

Flight Simulatorthe real thing

Authentic original version

flight hours · solo flight

air vs. ground/surface

Flight Simulatordriving simulator

Software mimicking vehicle operation

train simulator · truck simulator · racing simulator

training/practice vs. live performance

Flight Simulatorcombat mission

Armed operation against enemies

test flight

Family

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Familiarity
Top 500,000
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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G