VR Supports Helicopter Instructor Training

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RAF Shawbury has integrated VR into helicopter instructor training, enabling trainees to practice realistic flight manoeuvres and observe 360° cockpit views. The allows detailed review of flight operations and customisable error scenarios, enhancing skill refinement. Beyond improved training outcomes, VR reduces costs by cutting actual flight hours while preserving in-air and simulator practice, thereby supporting efficient, cost-effective preparation for the RAF and Royal Navy’s next generation of helicopter instructors.

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Image – RAF Shawbury is using virtual reality to train the next generation of helicopter instructors (Forces News)