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Photos From Oshkosh: Blackstar Flight Simulator

System combines elements of virtual reality and mixed reality.

Meg Godlewski
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Attendees try out the Blackstar Eclipse Advanced Aviation Training Device at AirVenture. [Credit: Meg Godlewski]
Attendees try out the Blackstar Eclipse Advanced Aviation Training Device at AirVenture. [Credit: Meg Godlewski]
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Key Takeaways:

  • The Blackstar Eclipse Advanced Aviation Training Device (AATD) was demonstrated at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh.
  • Unlike traditional AATDs, the Blackstar system is portable, mounted on casters, and doesn't require a dedicated room.
  • It provides an immersive training experience through a virtual reality headset worn by the user.
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Attendees tried out the Blackstar Eclipse Advanced Aviation Training Device at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh on Wednesday.

Instead of needing an entire room for an AATD, the Blackstar system is mounted on casters, allowing the unit to be moved more easily. The client wears a virtual reality headset for an immersive experience.

Meg Godlewski

Meg Godlewski has been an aviation journalist for more than 24 years and a CFI for more than 20 years. If she is not flying or teaching aviation, she is writing about it. Meg is a founding member of the Pilot Proficiency Center at EAA AirVenture and excels at the application of simulation technology to flatten the learning curve. Follow Meg on Twitter @2Lewski.

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