CBP Will Train Pilots Using VR Simulators for First Time

Loft Dynamics’ flight simulation training devices are about 12 times smaller than traditional simulators.

Jack Daleo

Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 10:00 AM ET

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Travis Tingle

U.S. Customs and Border Protection will deploy Loft Dynamics’ Airbus H125 virtual reality simulator for pilot training. [Courtesy: U.S. Customs and Border Protection]

Key Takeaways:

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will be the first U.S. federal law enforcement agency to adopt virtual reality (VR) flight simulators for pilot training, utilizing Loft Dynamics' FAA-qualified Airbus H125 simulator.
This adoption signals a significant shift in aviation and public safety training, moving towards safer, more cost-effective, and efficient methods for preparing teams for complex real-world missions.
The VR simulators allow pilots to practice realistic scenarios, including emergencies and night vision operations, in a risk-free environment, addressing challenges like inclement weather, instructor availability, and live flight dangers.

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Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will be the first U.S. federal law enforcement agency and first branch of the Homeland Security Department to train pilots using virtual reality (VR) flight simulators.

On Wednesday, Swiss VR flight simulation training device (FSTD) provider Loft Dynamics announced that CBP’s Air and Marine Operations (AMO) unit awarded a contract to its partner, Davenport Aviation, for delivery of Loft’s Airbus H125 simulator—the first of its kind to be qualified by both the FAA and European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA).