Title:
How Good Are VR-Trained Pilots? A Review of the VR-Heli START FAA Pilot Transition Study
Topic:
Virtual Reality Trained Pilots
Speaker(s):
Cliff Johnson, Eleni Sotiropoulos, Nick Mayhew, Stephanie Rebeix
Brief Description:
In this session, we’ll review the FAA virtual reality (VR) Pilot Transition Study conducted at Marshall University in South Charleston, West Virginia, from July through October 2025 using a Loft Dynamics H125 virtual reality 6 DOF (degrees of freedom) full-motion simulator. The aim of the study was to answer the following research questions: 1. To what extent can VR simulators reduce training costs and improve skill proficiency without compromising learning outcomes? 2. How effective are VR simulators in teaching essential piloting skills and maneuvers, and is there evidence of any effects from negative transfer of training skills? 3. Can VR simulation training prepare students sufficiently for passing a checkride to Airman Certification Standards (ACS)?
Select Number:
EA27141603
Location of Seminar:
Georgia World Congress Center
285 Andrew Young Blvd NW, Atlanta, GA
Room B401
Atlanta, GA 30313
Directions to Venue:
Room B401 of the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, GA
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Credit Applicability:
1 Credit for Basic Knowledge Topic 3
FAASTeam Project Information:
National Project:
Helicopter Safety Outreach
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