NASA Ames' cockpit flight simulator is one of thousands around the world. NASA built its simulator 14 years ago as a research tool to design a better human interface for pilots. What's special about NASA Ames's flight simulator is that it's one of the few Boeing 747s' that is fully configurable so that researchers can change the controls and interaction in the cockpit. The simulator is certified by the Federal Aviation Administration.
The simulator has been used to improve traffic collision avoidance systems in U.S. airports and better sequence arrivals of planes in route, according to NASA representatives.
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