flight simulator

American  

noun

1. a device used in pilot and crew training that provides a cockpit environment and sensations of flight under actual conditions.

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flight simulator British  

noun

1. a ground-training device that reproduces exactly the conditions experienced on the flight deck of an aircraft Compare Link trainer

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Etymology

Origin of flight simulator

First recorded in 1945–50

Example Sentences

Another video with 21.1 million views on TikTok claimed to show an Israeli F-35 being shot down by air defences, but the footage actually came from a flight simulator video game.

From BBC

Investigators will also examine pilot licenses, training records, simulator performance and instructor remarks - including how pilots handled scenarios like engine failures in advanced flight simulators.

From BBC

The University of Hertfordshire has also invested in new flight simulators and testing equipment.

From BBC

He said its pilots were trained to regulation standards, and the company had two full flight simulators.

From BBC

It’s the return of Soarin’ Over California, the original rendition of the flight simulator attraction.

From Los Angeles Times