flight-simulator

This term refers to a specialized piece of equipment used primarily in aviation training to allow pilots to practice maneuvers without the risk or expense of actual flight. While it can refer to a high-fidelity physical cockpit mounted on hydraulic motion platforms, it also encompasses software-based simulations used by hobbyists on personal computers.

In professional contexts, these devices are often categorized by their level of fidelity, ranging from basic fixed-base trainers to full-motion simulators that replicate G-forces and spatial disorientation. The term is typically used as a compound noun and is rarely used as a modifier unless describing a specific type of training environment.