European regional airline KLM Cityhopper, a division of KLM, announced last week that it is now employing an in-house developed virtual reality system to train pilots on the Embraer 175 and 190 aircraft. KLM said in a news release that Cityhopper “is the first airline to integrate VR into its pilot training for Embraer aircraft.” The company wants “to investigate the capabilities of VR in an effort to respond more flexibly to pilots’ differing training needs.”
KLM Cityhopper Uses Virtual Flight Deck for Pilot Training
Key Takeaways:
- KLM Cityhopper is the first airline to integrate an in-house developed virtual reality (VR) system for pilot training on Embraer 175 and 190 aircraft.
- The VR system makes training more accessible, on-demand, and site-independent, allowing pilots to familiarize themselves with the cockpit and aircraft before simulator sessions.
- This initiative aims to enhance training effectiveness, respond flexibly to pilot needs, and generate cost savings through optimized scheduling and reduced reliance on external suppliers.
- The VR training consists of three applications: an interactive virtual cockpit module, a 360-degree POV flight video, and a virtual walkaround of the aircraft.
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