Takeoff Trim and Train-By-Wire have shared that they have introduce the highest VR resolution in the industry, with settings up to 4000 or more. Takeoff Trim and Train-By-Wire offer custom solutions for any airline or ATO that runs from your LMS* or theirs.
*most eLearning LMS systems.
Source: Takeoff Trim
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Israel headquartered Qualtero, formerly Britannica Knowledge Systems, has shared that Canada based De Havilland Aviation Training, a provider of advanced flight training and an affiliate of De Havilland Aircraft of Canada, has decided to extend the use of Fox for an additional five years and enhance its operations by integrating Fox’s Optimization Engine into its existing framework.
Fox’s patented optimization engine captures real-world complexities and creates valid, feasible, and optimized schedules enabling aviation training organizations to run training operations more efficiently. The renewed commitment underscores the confidence De Havilland places in Qualtero as a trusted technology partner and reflects Fox’s ability to meet and exceed the evolving needs of De Havilland in an ever-changing market landscape.
Source: Qualtero
Photo Credit: De Havilland Aviation Training
FLYING Media Group (FMG) has acquired FindaPilot.com, a website which matches pilots with aviation employers. FindaPilot was founded in 1997 and has 25,000 pilots and 4,000 aviation employers registered on its platform.
Findapilot.com attracts a diverse range of customers, primarily companies involved in the business aviation sector. This sector includes charter companies, corporations with private jet fleets, aviation consulting firms, and flying clubs. The website is the largest source of contract pilots, providing flexible employment opportunities to commercial pilots with a range of backgrounds and type ratings.
Source: FMG
North America, United States headquartered Flight Schedule Pro, a flight school management software solution provider, has shared that Travis Drobbin has joined its team as new Vice President of Sales.
“I am beyond excited to join the team at Flight Schedule Pro,” says Travis Drobbin. “It’s a time of groundbreaking changes in the aviation industry, driven by a unique blend of challenges and opportunities. Our team, armed with a deep understanding of both the aviation realm and cutting-edge technology, is revolutionizing the way our clients operate. Stepping into this role, I am eager to contribute to deepening our engagements with aviators across the globe. It’s not just about enhancing pilot training; it’s about reshaping their entire aviation journey. At Flight Schedule Pro, we’re not just part of the industry’s evolution – we’re actively driving it, empowering pilots and schools with tools that redefine the future of aviation.” shared Mr Drobbin.
Source: Flight Schedule Pro
Quadrant Pilot, a UK based Approved Training Organisation(ATO) delivering pilot training courses for A320 and B737 NG/Classic, has selected VRpilot’s procedure training platform, VRflow, for enhanced interactive procedure training on the A320 and B737 NG.
Simon Bill, Managing Director & Accountable Manager, Quadrant Pilot: “The integration of Virtual Reality to facilitate procedural training within several courses has been well received by a number of Quadrant Pilot’s airline customers. We are pleased to be working with the team at VRpilot providing innovative training tools which are proving to be a great addition to our instructor toolkit.”
Daniel Maass, CEO, VRpilot: ”We are thrilled to provide Quadrant Pilot, a high standard training provider, with the next generation of training devices to enhance their courses.”
Quadrant Pilot will run VRflow on Pico 4 Enterprise headsets.
Source: VRpilot
Flight simulator manufacturer Loft Dynamics presented its new Airbus H125 Training Device with VR Glass Cockpit for the first time to the public at European Rotors in Madrid.
Realistic and compact
The cockpit with Garmin GTN650 and G500H TXi avionics suite, contains the full functionality of the original Garmin software. The avionics is operated in VR intuitively, just like in reality. All this was presented in the proven Loft Dynamics simulator layout including 6DoF motion system. The exhibition also provided a platform to demonstrate the compactness of the training solution. This allows to set up the simulator directly at bases of helicopter operators to eliminate time-consuming trips to simulator centers and enables spontaneous training sessions if pilots are available on short notice.
“This is the most realistic simulator I have ever seen. It’s amazing how immersive the environment is, from the very first second when you put on the VR goggles,” said Petr from Prague.
Top-class trade fair for experts
This year’s European Rotors was mainly visited by industry experts. “We have never met such a density of helicopter industry professionals at previous editions of the exhibitions. I am grateful for the enriching specialist discussions we’ve had and look forward to building fruitful collaborations,” says Nils Werder, Key Account Manager at Loft Dynamics. Sven Tschudi, Loft Dynamics’ VP Sales adds: “The interest in our simulator was higher than ever before. This indicates that our growth strategy and global expansion are on a successful path.”
“It’s astonishing how realistic the glass cockpit looks, and that the full functionality is provided. It felt just like being in a real helicopter,” said Juan from Barcelona.
Exited pilots and overwhelming feedbacks
Pat Sieber, Sales Executive at Loft Dynamics is pleased about the interest the simulator has generated: “We are overwhelmed by the demand for test flights. We could have easily filled two simulators at this year’s show.” Over 70 experienced pilots had the opportunity to discover the realism of the simulator up close. Some of them shared their impression with us:
“This simulator offers training possibilities like no other full-flight simulator. In particular, low altitude maneuvers can now be executed realistically, thanks to the outstanding vertical reference,” said Christian from Nice.
“We invite you as pilot to experience the sensation of the simulator. Feel how the skids lift off, the precision when hovering close to the ground, and the overall realism of operating the helicopter. Operators providing external sling load transports are encouraged to test our sling load training module, designed for practicing sling load operations using mirror and vertical reference techniques. This module is available as an add-on to our Airbus H125 training solution, suitable to train junior pilots up to experienced experts,” Sven Tschudi, VP Sales at Loft Dynamics says.
Source: Loft Dynamics
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The TBM Owners and Pilots Association (TBMOPA) is excited to announce a groundbreaking collaboration with FlySto to unveil the “Personal IPC Flight (P-IPC)” feature. Flown with a safety pilot, the FlySto P-IPC permits TBM pilots to self assess their IFR proficiency using a novel, private assessment tool.
The P-IPC is a brief, but demanding, flight consisting of 2 consecutive instrument approaches. The first approach is hand-flown to the published minimum, missed approach and hold, while the other is executed on autopilot, culminating in a precision landing. The standards for the flight are modeled after those established for the TBMOPA Checkride Challenge, where pilots are evaluated by a professional Check Pilot. For the P-IPC, however, the standards are evaluated digitally and reported to the pilot immediately after the flight for review and guidance.
If a P-IPC flight is conducted in the fashion described, FlySto software will automatically detect it and offer the pilot a “Personal IPC Flight” button that can be clicked to reveal an analysis of numerous parameters associated with the flight, as well as, an overall score.
The flexibility to repeat the flight multiple times enables continuous skill enhancement. An example report generated by FlySto for a completed P-IPC flight is shown below.
For TBM pilots eager to maintain and refine their IFR proficiency, the P-IPC Flight feature is an invaluable tool. Using the latest technology available, it provides valuable feedback to the pilot who is dedicated to safer flight.
About TBMOPA
The TBM Owners and Pilots Association (TBMOPA) is a community of TBM aircraft owners and pilots dedicated to promoting the safe and efficient operation of TBM aircraft.
About FlySto
FlySto is a cutting-edge aviation software company focused on developing innovative tools for de-briefing, pilot training, skill assessment, flight data monitoring and safety management through flight data analysis.
Source: FlySto.net
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