From life-size virtual helicopters to a haptic suit that lets soldiers feel faux gunshot wounds, I/ITSEC 2019 demonstrated the rapid evolution of high-tech XR training aides. Rona Gindin reports.
Before vIITSEC takes place virtually this year, we are taking a look back at last year's conference. From life-size virtual helicopters to a haptic suit that lets soldiers feel faux gunshot wounds, I/ITSEC 2019 demonstrated the rapid evolution of high-tech training aides. Rick Adams, Andy Fawkes, Rona Gindin, Dim Jones, and Marty Kauchak report.
It is always challenging to move a flag-carrying legacy airline into a more modern and commercial world. That is even more the case when that airline is mainly government-owned, and subject to the almost inevitable bureaucratic mindset. Chris Long visits Air Malta to learn more about the changing face of the airline.
Taiwanese international airline EVA Air can boast of a culture that embraces continuous improvement and investment in training. Chris Long finds out more.
BEML, a manufacturer of construction and mining equipment in India, has installed a TecknoSIM dumper simulator to train drivers and operators engaged in mining operations in Mysore.
One of the ultimate “touch-and-go” manoeuvres is scooping water from a lake or the sea. Now there’s a one-of-a-kind FFS to train water-bomber aircrews. Chris Long checked out the new CL415 trainer in Milan.