Marty Kauchak explores how the Simulation and Training industry is witnessing an expansion in Flight Simulation Training Devices' capabilities, driven by regulatory changes and technological advancements.
The buzz surrounding virtual reality (VR) was palpable at this year's World Aviation Training Summit (WATS) 2024. Alicia Staples and Thor Pauli Andersen explain why VR is finally taking off.
Rick Adams chaired the pilot training stream at WATS 2024, witnessing a shift towards the science of learning in aviation training, with a focus on data analysis, AI, and VR applications.
Three years ago, the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) granted the first regulatory approval for a VR-based flight training device, but the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has not followed despite one Colorado organization using a device from the same EASA-approved company for more than a year.