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Training Aircraft Manufacturer Elixir Aircraft Deploys 2 Aircraft to EAA AirVenture 2024 at Oshkosh

Elixir Aircraft, a fast-growing training aircraft manufacturer headquartered in La Rochelle, France, is deploying two aircraft to EAA AirVenture, the world’s largest airshow, held in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States. This year marks Elixir Aircraft’s third consecutive appearance at EAA AirVenture, and the company is returning with a larger booth, an expanded team, and renewed enthusiasm following the recent announcement that by the end of 2024, their U.S. site will be operational at Sarasota Bradenton Airport (SRQ). A 12,500 sq ft hangar will be dedicated to the initial reassembly of aircraft delivered to Elixir’s American customers. A second 6,000 sq ft building will be handed over in August 2025, to continue reassembly and maintain a stock of spare parts for the US East Coast.

Moreover, to speed up deliveries, Elixir’s second site in La Rochelle is now opened in the city of Aytré for the production of OneShot composite parts. Elixir Aircraft now has 3 sites in Europe and America.

Source: Elixir Aircraft
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Manufacturer of Virtual Reality Headset for Pilot Training, Vrgineers, To Exhibit at Flight Sim Expo 2024

Vrgineers and Somnium Space are preparing an exceptional show of their latest and most advanced immersive technologies together at Flight Sim Expo.

Vrgineers and Somnium Space are pioneers in both virtual and mixed reality technologies. Vrgineers specializes in developing military grade headsets for high demand simulations, such as the jet fighter pilot. On the other hand, Somnium Space, often referred to as the Monaco of metaverse has a strong dedicated community asking for a state-of-the-art headset for pro-consumers.

Somnium Space has actively collaborated with Vrgineers, leveraging their combined expertise to develop bespoke headsets for dedicated enthusiasts. Since 2017, Somnium Space has been gathering valuable insights from the consumer space, which, together with Vrgineers’ extensive experience in military grade headset development, has led to the creation of this high-quality, one of a kind Somnium VR1 headset.

Information on this epic collaboration, technical specification, and so much more will be announced at the Somnium Connect event on July 12th in Prague, Czech Republic. One of the biggest virtual reality hubs in the world, home to Beat Saber (the most downloaded VR game of all time) and Sightline the Chair (the most popular VR game for Oculus DK1) in addition to the XTAL and Somnium VR1 headsets.

Both companies plan to present together in Las Vegas Flight Sim Expo on June 21 – 23, giving interviews regarding their latest headsets they built for the sim community.

Vrgineers will be presenting the latest and most advanced XTAL 3 headset with a wide FOV, designed specifically for jetfighter and helicopter pilot training, Somnium Space will also be presenting the capabilities of its highly anticipated Somnium VR1 to the public for the first time.

Media and visitors will have the opportunity to meet Marek Polcak, CEO of Vrgineers, who will be present to explain how the Vrgineers dual-use technology supported the development of Somnium VR1 and enhanced the headset’s capabilities. Additionally, he will highlight the origins of military-grade technologies in the VR1, co-developed for U.S. Department of Defense and successfully transitioning into this groundbreaking commercial product for the wider VR community.

Artur Sychov, the founder of Somnium Space and the driving force behind the Somnium VR1 headset, will be available to discuss the product development process, the innovative ideas he materialized in the VR1, and its anticipated impact on virtual reality enthusiasts worldwide. Additionally, Artur will answer detailed technical questions, providing in-depth insights into the headset’s design and functionality.  Attendees can speak to his avatar in real time within the Somnium Space VR platform. He will be showcasing the VR1 headset inside virtual reality, offering a live and unique, immersive experience.

Both showcases will be accompanied by Vrgineers Portable Trainer: a compact simulator that fits in a box. Designed and manufactured by Vrgineers based on Marine Corps requirement for a fast deployable and easily transportable immersive simulator.

About Vrgineers
Under the leadership of Marek Polcak, Vrgineers offers high-quality and effective military pilot training using advanced XTAL Virtual and Mixed Reality headsets, alongside the cutting-edge aviation simulators. Vrgineers is at the forefront of cutting-edge simulation technologies, with a team of experts in virtual and mixed reality dedicated to creating immersive tools for professionals and military clients. The company is involved in extensive research, development, manufacturing, and integration of advanced virtual and mixed simulators. Their goal is to bridge the gap between simulation and reality, ensuring professionals’ safety in their real-life endeavors.

About Somnium Space
Somnium Space, founded by visionary Artur Sychov in 2017, is a pioneering company in the virtual reality industry. It is the creator of a unique decentralized social VR platform that offers users an immersive and interactive Virtual Reality world. Somnium Space is also the developer of one of the most anticipated PCVR headsets on the market, the Somnium VR1, known for its cutting-edge technology and innovative design. 

Source: Vrgineers
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Global Pilot Training Headset Device Provider Now Used by US Flight Training Group Hillsboro Aero Academy

ICARUS Devices is thrilled to announce its new customer, US flight training group Hillsboro Aero Academy. The academy will now be utilizing ICARUS’s state-of-the-art device to train students in IIMC and low visibility flying. This hyper-realistic simulator brings the powerful weather simulation capabilities of a Level D simulator directly into the cockpit, enhancing training with actual proprioceptive and vestibular inputs. This innovative approach is set to significantly accelerate pilot proficiency.

Just three years since its launch, the ICARUS Smart View Limiting Device has gained widespread acceptance, with 500 devices currently in use worldwide. By seamlessly blending the controllability of simulators with the authentic sensation of flight, ICARUS Devices offer unparalleled training experiences for pilots preparing for VFR into IMC, IFR operations, and critical weather decision-making.

Source: ICARUS Devices
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Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Announces Interim Chancellor for Prescott Campus

United States – Dr. Ken Witcher has been named to the position of Interim Chancellor for the ERAU Prescott Campus. Dr. Witcher has demonstrated tremendous leadership in his position as Dean of the College of Aviation, Worldwide, a position that he’s held since April 2013. In this role, Dr. Witcher leads a team of over 700 active faculty, supporting over 14,000 students. He has also been an esteemed Embry-Riddle faculty member since 2004.

Dr. Witcher’s aviation experience includes 20 years of service in the United States Air Force where he served as superintendent of an operational test and evaluation squadron and field training detachment chief for many aircraft and supporting systems. He also served as a team member of the United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron, Thunderbirds.

Source: ERAU

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Flight School Resource and Training Timeline Forecasting Tool, Aeroplanned, Releases 2nd ‘Excellence in Pilot-Training Planning’ Video

Aeroplanned, the pioneering resource planning platform for flight training, has launched a new video series to showcase its offering to the different pilot training industry stakeholders.

“Aeroplanned is relatively new and unique in the industry, which can make it challenging to explain its full scope. Our key focus is to seamlessly connect the pilot training pipeline, ensuring smooth student progress and optimal outcomes for all involved. But what does that actually look like?

We thought it would be good to showcase some of our favourite features and how they tackle significant issues within the flight training industry.

Check out the first video in the series – Identifying delayed students (with an intro to our new ‘Cohorts’ feature!)

We believe every student needs a tailored plan moving forward. No matter the type of training, if you want the best outcomes for your flight school – optimised resources, happy students, correctly-booked flight tests, accurate hiring and upgrade plans, predictable revenue (the list goes on!) – every student needs a plan.

For some students, on-time completion is crucial. In this video, we’ll show how easy it is to use our software to resolve delays and ensure students finish on-time.

Why is this important?

  • For airline cadets with booked slots in full flight simulators
  • For students moving between bases for streamlined transitions
  • For students with hard end dates due to financial, travel, immigration, or job commitments
  • Or simply to deliver training to the agreed contract and keep the flight school running like clockwork

Aeroplanned makes it simple to resolve delays and ensure on-time completion, creating a win-win situation for everyone involved.”

Watch the video here

Source: Aeroplanned

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