The very nature of helicopter pilot reality being (VR), replaced augmented by
virtual reality
training is undergoing a rapid, technology‑driven transformation. Although ground school classes and in‑helicopter flight training remain, fixed‑screen simulators are
By James Careless 80 Mar/Apr 2026
(AR), and mixed reality (MR) flight simulation headsets. Meanwhile, artificial intelligence (AI) is being used to analyze student pilot reactions – and even postures – during
track student progress and tailor teaching to their needs on the fly.