“In four years, we will take a look.” That’s a typical response when pilots, instructors and operators first hear about a virtual reality-based simulator, regulator-qualified for training credits. “How about now?” VRM Switzerland has responded.
VRM Switzerland has received approval from the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) for pilot training credits in a type-specific Robinson R22 virtual reality flight simulation training device, the world’s first VR-driven FSTD to receive approval from an aviation regulatory authority.
VRM Switzerland revealed on 26 April 2021 that EASA has evaluated and qualified their virtual reality-based flight simulation training device. Here is the company’s announcement.
CAE has shown its backing for a live WATS 2021 (World Aviation Training Summit) by signing up as diamond sponsor of the world’s largest aviation training event.
A select group of stakeholders explored pilot skill decay at the first CAT Leader Forum Workshop. Capt. Jacques Drappier provides a report on the findings of the group discussion.
Watch our expert panel of Capt. Tanja Harter, European Cockpit Association, Capt. Martin Mahoney, Emirates, Capt. Carl Haslem, Resilient Pilot and Capt. Helen Heenan, KURA Human Factors discuss the impact the Covid-19 pandemic has had on pilot skills. Webinar hosted by Capt. Jacques Drappier.