You’re no doubt familiar with IFR training goggles, aka foggles, view-limiting devices that simulate flight in IMC. Sporty’s has introduced a new take on that idea with its VFR training goggles. Rather than blocking the view outside the airplane, Sporty’s VFR goggles were invented by a Sporty’s Academy flight instructor to keep primary students’ eyes off the flight instruments and out on the horizon, where they belong.
Sporty’s VFR Goggles are a New Take On an Old Idea
Key Takeaways:
- Sporty's has introduced VFR training goggles designed to help primary flight students focus their attention outside the aircraft on the horizon, rather than becoming fixated on cockpit instruments.
- These goggles address the common issue of students getting "hypnotized by gauges," offering a more effective solution than covering the instrument panel to promote external visual scanning.
- Beyond primary training, the goggles can also be used for emergency practice scenarios, such as electrical failures, where pilots must rely on external visual cues due to unreliable or unavailable instruments.
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