Knowra Flight simulator Flight simulator A system that reproduces an aircraft’s controls, instruments, and flight conditions for training, research, or evaluation. Simulators range from software on a desktop to full-motion installations with a replica cockpit.
Flight dynamics : The study and mathematical description of aircraft motion under aerodynamic, engine, and control forces. Its models determine how the simulated aircraft responds to control inputs and changing conditions.
Flight training : Instruction and practice that develop the knowledge and skills needed to operate aircraft safely. Simulators let pilots rehearse procedures and emergencies without using an aircraft.
Aerodynamics : The study of how gases move and how they exert forces on objects, including aircraft. Aerodynamic principles supply the forces and responses represented in flight models.
Flight simulator game : A video game that recreates some aspects of piloting aircraft, primarily for entertainment. Games may resemble training simulators but are not necessarily designed or qualified for pilot instruction.
Flight simulator motion system : A platform system that moves a simulator cockpit to reproduce selected accelerations and motion cues. It supplies physical cues that complement the simulator’s visual and auditory feedback.
Flight simulator training device : A classified aviation training system, ranging from procedural trainers to full-flight simulators, defined by its capabilities and qualification. Its category indicates which tasks and training credits regulators permit.
Flight instruments : Devices that display aircraft state, navigation information, and engine or system conditions to pilots. Accurate instrument behavior is essential for practicing instrument procedures in a simulator.
Desktop flight simulator : A flight simulation system run on a personal computer, typically using a screen and consumer controls. It offers accessible practice but usually lacks certified hardware and full physical cues.
Flight simulator visual system : The displays and image-generation systems that present simulated external scenes to pilots. Visual cues help pilots judge attitude, position, terrain, and approach paths.
Type rating : An aviation qualification authorizing a pilot to operate a particular aircraft type or group of types. Full-flight simulators are commonly used for type-rating training and checks.
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