Training and Workforce
Loft Dynamics Demos 360-degree VR Simulator
The Loft Dynamics VR 360-degree flight simulator gives pilots a full-immersion flying experience.
Loft Dynamics Airbus H125 virtual reality simulator
A key feature of the Loft Dynamics VR H125 simulator is the "artificially represented body." (Photo: Loft Dynamics)

Loft Dynamics gave AIN editor-in-chief Matt Thurber a chance to fly its full-motion virtual reality (VR) simulator at Heli-Expo to demonstrate how accurately it replicates flying the Airbus A350B3e/H125 helicopter. During the demos, Thurber got to experience full immersion in the VR environment. Here, he describes the experience.

Loft Dynamics' simulator holds EASA flight simulation training device (FSTD) FTD Level 3 authorization (equivalent to FAA Level 7 FTD). It became the first company to receive EASA FNPT II authorization for its motion-base Robinson R22 VR simulator in 2021.