Training and Workforce
FlightSafety Gets FAA Nod for Virtual Preflight Training
Pilots can conduct 3D virtual preflight inspections in their training programs
FlightSafety International Gulfstream G550 simulator
FlightSafety International is providing virtual preflight training in addition to its traditional simulation tools.

FlightSafety International received FAA approval for its virtual preflight inspection capabilities used in Embraer Legacy 500/Praetor 600, Gulfstream G500/G600, and Cessna Citation Latitude training programs. Virtual Aircraft Preflight Inspection (VAPI) enables pilots in initial training to conduct a 3D VAPI and then transition into the flight deck, where an Evaluation Mode follows for the preflight check ride portion.

“VAPI represents a meaningful advancement in training innovation,” said David Penney, v-p of safety, courseware, and regulatory affairs for FlightSafety International. “By leveraging an immersive 3D environment, it offers pilots a more engaging and practical way to develop aircraft familiarity, strengthen inspection discipline, and better prepare for real-world operations.”