flight simulator

A flight simulator is a system (software and hardware) that allows the user to experience what it feels like to pilot a specific type of aircraft. It is regarded as one of the first successful applications of virtual reality software.

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The Flight Simulator History Web site has a Flight Simulator Timeline

You can learn more about the history of virtual reality at the University of Illinois' National Center for Supercomputing Applications Web site. 

Last updated on: Dec 22, 2008

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