During the first and second world wars, schools using rudimentary flight simulators were set up to help with the increased demand for qualified pilots. During the late 1960 ’ s, aviation simulation took a great leap forward, as simulators became very realistic.
Et aidata leevendada kasvavat nõudlust kvalifitseeritud pilootide järele, rajati Esimese ja Teise maailmasõja ajal koole, kus kasutati algelisi lennusimulaatoreid. 1960 - ndate lõpu poole astuti lendamise imiteerimises suur samm edasi ja simulaatorid muutusid väga realistlikeks.