Fly and Race for training in aviation

Continued: A visit to Fly and Race Simulations

Fly and Race Simulations GmbH also organises training courses for prospective pilots, selection preparations and retraining courses. The experienced team is always up to date and knows what is currently required, says Flavio Strässle, who also has a pilot's licence. In the Boeing 777 simulator, a faithful replica of the original, every switch works and practically every flight scenario can be flown, demonstrated and practised. Driving training can also be carried out on the race simulator, which simulates all movements with the motion cylinder. The Fly and Race coach is always on hand to give instructions.

Follow what is happening via the screen

Of course, the whole thing looks a little different in VR. A screen is required to be able to follow what the user is doing in the VR world. On the one hand, the instructor naturally has a screen to control the software. For Man's World, however, Fly and Race has purchased an extra large screen so that viewers can also see what the VR user is seeing.

As is the case with VR, it's always fun to watch people with the glasses on their heads. The facial expressions are usually simply marvellous. On the one hand, it's entertaining to watch the user. On the other hand, you can also learn directly as a spectator when the coach gives instructions. As you can follow what is happening in the virtual world and which buttons or switches are being pressed in the cockpit.

Acoustic support for perfect immersion

The instructors naturally guide the pilot via radio. The user wears headphones in the simulator, through which they can hear not only the voice of the coach but also the engine noises of the aircraft. This acoustic support also makes immersion in VR all the easier.

Speaking of immersion: not everyone's stomach can normally handle fighter jet flying. You'll find out what it's like in the VR simulator in the next report the day after tomorrow.