Nolinor Aviation embraces virtual reality for pilot training
Commercial charter flight provider Nolinor Aviation has augmented its pilot training programme with virtual reality elements, becoming one of the first airlines in Canada to embrace the initiative.
“VR training optimally prepares our pilots for the conventional flight simulator, maximising the efficiency of each session. This allows us to focus on complex flight scenarios and advanced skills rather than basic reviews,” stated Yves Bergeron, vice president of operations at Nolinor.
In collaboration with Danish company VRpilot, Nolinor has modelled its 737-200 cockpit in an interactive virtual environment, “significantly enhancing the efficiency of preliminary pilot training before accessing the conventional flight simulator”.
Training sessions can be conducted solo or in a team, with a virtual co-pilot or another VR pilot, and Nolinor has equipped a dedicated room allowing pilots to train in virtual reality at any time. This is intended to facilitate “flexibility for continuous improvement outside regular training hours”.
