Flight Simulator Collection

Neta Snook Southern at Ames Research Center, California, USA, 1980. Creator: NASA
Neta Snook Southern at Ames Research Center, California, USA, 1980. American pioneer aviator Neta Snook Southern, age 84, emerges from the Flight Simulator for Advanced Aircraft

Flight simulator. Pilots training for a night-time landing in an aircraft cockpit flight simulator. Simulators provide a cheap, safe way of providing training

A pupil emerging from the Link trainer used for initial instruction at an RAF training centre. This machine reproduces actual flying conditions while remaining on the ground. 14th December 1940

RAF personnel learning to fly in a flight simulator during the Second World War, 1941. The Link trainer enables the motions of controlling an aeroplane, and even of tlying it on a course

Control desk at an RAF flight training school, 1941. Creator: Charles Brown
Control desk at an RAF flight training school, 1941. The Link trainer can record and interpret his pupils control movements as they learn to fly on a flight simulator during the Second World War

Eardley Biling Oscillator
Men Standing Nearby the Eardley Biling Oscillator Simulator Parked Date: 1910

Interior view of an aircraft flight simulator
The Transport Systems Research Vehicle (TSRV) Simulator is a fixed base programmable simulator used for flight management research at NASAs Langley Research Center

Illustration of exterior of a flight simulator

Illustration of airplane cockpit and flight simulator

Electric actuators are used on a motion simulator to take passengers on a realistic flight at the US Space and Rocket Center, Huntsville, Alabama

The Apollo Telescope Mount undergoing horizontal vibration testing. The Apollo Telescope Mount (ATM), one of four major components comprising the Skylab

The MH-60R (Romeo) Tactical Operational Flight Trainer
Coronado, California, August 5, 2007 a The MH-60R (Romeo) Tactical Operational Flight Trainer (TOFT) rises as personnel and visitors watch

View of one of the F-16 flight simulators
The view of one of the 56th Fighter Wings F-16 flight simulator at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona

The TH-1H Weapons System Trainer full motion flight simulators
January 30, 2009 - U.S. Air Force helicopter pilots will train on the first of two new TH-1H Weapons System Trainers displayed for the public at Warrior Hall, near Fort Rucker, Alabama

A U. S. Marine training in the virtual parachute trainer
September 20, 2010 - A U.S. Marine with Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One prepares to train in the virtual parachute trainer during flight physiology training at the Aviation Survival

Exterior view of the B-52 Stratofortress flight simulator
Exterior view of the B-52 Stratofortress aircraft Combat Mission Trainer flight simulator

A B-52 aircraft flight simulator used for pilot and co-pilot training

The Visual Motion Simulator mounted on a syngergistic motion base
The Visual Motion Simulator (VMS) is a general-purpose simulator consisting of a two-person cockpit mounted on a six-degree-of-freedom synergistic motion base

A pilot flies the F-16 simulator
A pilot from the 56th Fighter Wing in Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, flies the F-16 simulator

HeliFlight helicopter flight simulator. Tutor guiding a trainee pilot from the control room of a HeliFlight simulator (yellow). It can simulate a helicopter or a fixed-wing aircraft

Abstract illustration of boy playing video game
Video games. Abstract illustration of a child playing a video game. The child is holding a pair of joysticks while the television screen is seen to erupt through the floor

Training of a co-pilot in a flight simulator
MODEL RELEASED. Flight simulator. View of the cockpit of a flight simulator where a co-pilot is undergoing training. Blurring of the image gives the effect of motion

Bee flight simulator. Honeybee (Apis mellifera) tethered in a flight simulator. The panel of green light-emitting diodes (LEDs) produces a virtual world in which the bee can navigate

Military aircraft flight simulator. Photographed at the 2009 Paris Air Show

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"Taking to the Skies: The Evolution of Flight Simulators" Step into the world of aviation history with flight simulators, a revolutionary training tool that has shaped the way pilots conquer the skies. From its humble beginnings at NASA's Ames Research Center in California, USA in 1980, to RAF personnel honing their skills during World War II in 1941, these simulators have been instrumental in preparing aviators for real-life challenges. In 1941, as war raged on, RAF personnel found solace and instruction within flight simulators. These state-of-the-art contraptions provided an immersive experience through a control desk that replicated an aircraft's cockpit. Charles Brown captured this pivotal moment where aspiring pilots learned to fly amidst wartime chaos. One such simulator was the Eardley Biling Oscillator – a marvel of engineering that simulated realistic flight conditions. Aspiring aviators emerged from Link trainers after receiving initial instructions at RAF training schools. These early experiences laid the foundation for future success in soaring through the clouds. Fast forward to modern times and witness how technology has transformed these training devices into sophisticated laboratories like NASA Glenn Flight Simulator Laboratory. Here, astronauts-in-training prepare themselves mentally and physically for space exploration by navigating intricate virtual environments. But it's not just professionals who benefit from flight simulation; True2U Out of School Experience programs give young enthusiasts a taste of what it feels like behind those controls. Inspiring future generations is crucial to ensuring continued advancements in aviation. Flight simulators have come a long way since their inception – evolving from basic mock-ups to highly advanced systems capable of replicating every aspect of flying an aircraft. They provide invaluable practice opportunities without risking lives or expensive equipment. So next time you see an interior view of an aircraft flight simulator or catch glimpses of pupils emerging from Link trainers with newfound confidence, remember that these remarkable machines are more than just games; they are gateways to the skies, shaping the pilots of tomorrow.