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CommuteAir Now Using VR Headsets in Pilot Training

Carrier has partnered with Visionary Training Resources to pitch the virtual reality program for FAA approval.

Virtual reality headsets are being used for pilot training at CommuteAir. [Courtesy: CommuteAir]
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Key Takeaways:

  • CommuteAir has introduced virtual reality (VR) headsets, specifically Visionary Training Resources' FlightDeckToGoTM system with Meta Quest 3, for its Advanced Qualification Program (AQP) pilot training.
  • The VR training is designed to significantly enhance pilots' technical proficiency by allowing real-time, hands-on practice of ground-based flows in a simulated Embraer 145 flight deck.
  • CommuteAir partnered with VTR and the FAA, aiming to become one of the few airlines globally to incorporate VR training with official FAA acknowledgment and certification.
  • The airline plans to expand the use of VR for a variety of training procedures once the program receives FAA certification, leveraging the technology's effectiveness and accessibility for modern trainees.
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CommuteAir has begun using virtual reality headsets for its Advanced Qualification Program (AQP) pilot training curriculum.

By implementing Visionary Training Resources’ (VTR) FlightDeckToGoTM advanced pilot training systems, the regional airline says it will remain at the forefront of pilot education.

Caleb Revill

Caleb Revill is a journalist, writer and lifelong learner working as a Junior Writer for Firecrown. When he isn't tackling breaking news, Caleb is on the lookout for fascinating feature stories.

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