TRU Simulation’s Veris Virtual Reality Flight Training Device. Photo: TRU Simulation
WHAT’S NEXT?
As impressive as today’s XR and AI-enabled training systems are, the manufacturers we spoke with are constantly looking to do more.
So, what is coming next? “In the near term, a major focus is on completing certification of Reiser’s XR H145 D3 simulator and getting it into service with customers,” said Goercke. He added that expanding their XR portfolio to other platforms, as well as advancing capabilities for night-vision flying and hoisting, is on the company roadmap.
Also, the ability to run on various simulation hardware at many locations is a big focus for manufacturers, especially those wanting to support operators with varying budgets. “This is why Entrol is developing new FTD models of different rotorcraft, increasing the training capabilities,” Navacerrada said.
Software flexibility is becoming a core requirement for many training organizations, as they strive to make the most of their existing equipment. “We are also advancing modular and configurable training architectures that give customers flexibility to tailor training solutions to specific mission profiles, aircraft types and operational environments,” said TRU Simulation’s Messaris.
For Loft Dynamics, the future is all about smoothing the transition from simulators to actual cockpits. “Technically, it’s already possible to complete a very large portion of the training
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path in the simulator before stepping into the aircraft,” Riesen said. “What we’re working on now is refining that progression, making the transition even smoother and making the simulator time even more targeted and effective.”
At Frasca, their future products are being driven by operator feedback. “Our focus is on continuous improvement and working closely with our customers always helps to make sure we stay ahead of training needs and tasks that our customers need,” Gawenda said.
Coptersafety is also advancing. “One of the areas where training is evolving most quickly is the possibility of tailoring it more precisely to the real missions that operators perform,” said Napoli. “Terrain databases, weather modeling and operational scenarios are becoming increasingly detailed, allowing us to recreate situations that are very close to what pilots experience in real life.”
BOTTOM LINE
Ultimately, the use of XR and AI in helicopter pilot training represents a fundamental shift in how aviators are being built. The good news is that this shift is making it possible to train pilots better, quicker, and more safely than ever before.
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