The Bell Training Academy to offer TRU Simulation’s Veris VR Flight Simulator as part of immersive pilot training
TRU Simulation, which provides Virtual Reality software, has announced that its Veris Virtual Reality Virtual Reality Flight Simulator has received Federal Aviation Administration qualification.
This means the Veris is now qualified as a Level 7 Flight Training Device. It is also designed to meet European Union Aviation Safety Agency FTD Level 3 standards and is expected to qualify later this year.
The Veris uses the same flight data, software baselines, and advanced technologies to provide realistic flight control sensations in a virtual environment.
"At TRU Simulation, our mission is to empower pilots and training providers with the most advanced and accessible tools available," explains Jerry Messaris, Vice President and General Manager at TRU Simulation. "The Veris delivers cutting-edge, cost-effective flight training through a compact VR platform – revolutionizing how pilots train across business aviation, rotorcraft and military markets.”
Bell Training Academy in Texas, US, will be the first to include Veris as part of training for the Bell 505 helicopter.
"Being the launch customer for the Veris for the Bell 505 is an honor for the Bell Training Academy," adds Chad Sparks, General Manager at Bell Training Academy. "We are dedicated to providing the most advanced and comprehensive training solutions, and the Veris will greatly enhance the realism and effectiveness of our programs. We celebrate this milestone with TRU Simulation and look forward to continuing our collaboration to keep our customers on their missions."
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