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Collins Aerospace wins pilot training order from U.S. regulator
February 1st 2020
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is purchasing a Collins Aerospace Heads Up Display (HUD) Virtual Reality training device to support the regulator’s research into the pilot-HUD interface, pilot performance and crew workload. Read More »
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Collins Aerospace vice president and general manager simulation and training solutions, Nick Gibbs, said: “the HUD VR system provides increased access to training, helping pilots to have as much time as they need using a HUD on approaches and landings in difficult conditions.
“Our trainer can significantly reduce the length of time it takes for a pilot to become familiar with this technology, making them more productive when they enter the full-flight simulator or live flight.”
The design of the VR device provides FAA scientists with a great deal of flexibility, efficiency and effectiveness in conducting research on advanced vision systems on HUDs, a company statement said.
