Following Switzerland and Norway, Germany has become the third country to receive an EASA qualified Airbus H125 FTD Level 3 at Meravo Helicopters. The virtual reality-based device used for professional pilot training and checking is developed and built by VRM Switzerland. As in other countries, this enables the execution of license and proficiency checks in a realistic environment to improve flight safety.
Cooperation of Meravo and VRM Switzerland
Once Meravo decided to invest into a future oriented concept, the implementation was performed in close cooperation with VRM Switzerland’s own Flight Simulation Training Device Organization (FSTDO). The companies planed the construction of a modern room, which represents a state-of-the-art simulator center at Meravo’s homebase. The entire qualification process was taken over by the FSTDO team. This offered the advantage that operators do not have to acquire the complex know-how to qualify and run an FSTD under EASA regulation. “We are proud to offer helicopter operators and flight schools such a service enabling to put a qualified simulator into operation in a short time. It is always an enriching collaboration to realize the projects with the helicopter specialists,” Fabi Riesen, CEO of VRM Switzerland says.
Simulator Center in the heart of Germany
The training device enables H125 pilots to receive credits towards a CPL, type ratings, as well as license and operator proficiency checks. “In contrast to the real helicopter, emergency procedures can be trained and executed realistically on the Airbus approved device. This completely without any risk in an optimal learning environment, more cost efficient and even environmentally friendly,” Fabi Riesen comments. This in addition to planning independent of weather and time.
Training modules for the pilot’s needs
The VR training device with its 360° 3D panoramic view and a highly dynamic motion system enables the execution of realistic scenario-based trainings to improve specific pilot competencies. Because VRM Switzerland customers always profit from the latest developments, Meravo also receives the lately implemented demonstration and upset recovery module. Trainings to prevent and recover from inadvertent instrumental meteorological conditions (IIMC) and a vortex ring state recovery lesson complement the applications. “All aviation experts confirm the benefit of our training solution to enhance flight safety, if the pilots train targeted on the device,” Fabi Riesen assures.
This press release was prepared and distributed by VRM Switzerland.
