TRU Simulation’s Veris Virtual Reality Flight Simulator Achieves FAA Qualification, Ushering in a New Era of Immersive Pilot Training
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TRU Simulation’s Veris Virtual Reality Flight Simulator achieves
First unveiled at VERTICON 2024, the Veris is a clean-sheet design focused on efficiency, combining industry-leading features of an FFS with immersive virtual reality technology to empower pilots to navigate the skies confidently. The Veris provides helicopter and fixed-wing model customers with a more cost-effective and innovative solution for pilot training.
"At TRU Simulation, our mission is to empower pilots and training providers with the most advanced and accessible tools available," said
"Being the launch customer for the Veris for the Bell 505 is an honor for the
The Bell 505 is one of the most technologically advanced platforms in its class and continues to draw attendance around the globe for training many generations of military and civilian helicopter pilots.
The Veris includes a fully electric six degrees-of-freedom motion base to produce accurate flight cues and vibrations. It also leverages the same flight data, software baselines and advanced technologies such as TRU’s REALFeel control loading system found in its Level FFSs, providing realistic flight control sensations and experience in a virtual world. Tactile cockpit panels allow the pilot to interact with the aircraft switches and avionics in a similar manner as they would in the aircraft. Finally, a VR headset replaces the traditional visual system, immersing the pilot into the flight environment.
The Veris offers state-of-the-art simulator components, including:
- TRU’s new Image Generator, powered by Unreal Engine
- Electric six degrees-of-freedom motion base
- Custom modeled airports
- Varjo VR/MR headset
- Digital electric control loading system
- Newly designed Instructor Operating System
- Qualification test guide generation
- Remote instructor control unit
- Lesson plan and debrief systems (optional)
The fidelity and accessibility of the Veris is further demonstrated through its unique dual-use design. Using real avionics and aircraft components, some training can be conducted without a VR headset. This enables avionics training, procedural training and more to be performed without the headset while reserving the immersive virtual world experience to the flight portion of training. This capability captures the ideal balance of real-world and virtual training not found in other training devices.
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