
CERTIFICATIONS
EASA/FAA Certified Virtual and Mixed Reality Simulators
Explore the current EASA and FAA certification status of virtual and mixed reality flight simulators, featuring Varjo headsets.
VR/XR based FSTDs
FAA & EASA certified flight training
As virtual and mixed reality technology continues to mature, its value in certified flight training environments is becoming increasingly clear. With the first virtual and mixed reality–based flight simulators now certified by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), momentum is building as more training organizations explore how VR/XR can be incorporated into their certified training curricula.
The benefits are well established, including improved cost efficiency, a smaller physical footprint, and greater scalability compared to traditional simulator infrastructure. Within this landscape, the Varjo XR-4 Series supports certified VR/XR flight training through industry-leading visual fidelity, broad software compatibility, and integrated eye tracking designed for professional simulation use.
Explore the EASA- and FAA-certified flight training devices below and see how Varjo fits into today’s certified virtual and mixed reality flight simulation environments.
FAA/EASA qualified virtual and mixed reality simulators
Currently qualified or pre-qualified virtual and mixed reality flight simulators where virtual or mixed reality technology is used as part of an EASA- and/or FAA-approved training device.
| Simulator Provider | Details | Authority & Qualification level |
|---|---|---|
| BRUNNER Elektronik AG | NOVASIM Mixed Reality DA42 Fixed-wing |
Qualified by EASA (Level FNPT II) |
| Loft Dynamics | Virtual reality flight simulator for H125 helicopters Helicopter |
Qualified by EASA and FAA (FTD Level 3) |
| Loft Dynamics | Robinson R22 training device Helicopter |
Qualified by EASA (Level FNPT II) |
| Leonardo Helicopters | Virtual Extended Reality (VxR) training system Helicopter |
Qualified by FAA (FTD Level 7) and EASA (FTD Level 3 |
| TRU Simulation | Veris Virtual Reality Flight Simulator Helicopter |
Qualified by FAA (FTD Level 7) |
| Reiser | Mixed Reality H145 D3 Simulator Helicopter |
Pre-Qualified by EASA (FTD Level 3) |
case study
Varjo XR Technology Powers First-Ever EASA-Qualified Mixed Reality Flight Simulator by BRUNNER
For the first time ever, a mixed reality flight simulator has been officially qualified to EASA standards for real-world pilot training.
Developed by Swiss simulation manufacturer BRUNNER Elektronik AG, the NOVASIM MR DA42 simulator replicates the Diamond DA42 airplane, one of the most widely used models in civil aviation.
CASE STUDY
Reiser and the Newly Refreshed Varjo XR-4 Series Bring Certified Mixed Reality to Professional Flight Training
Driven by customer demand for more accessible, high-fidelity training, German flight simulation powerhouse Reiser is integrating mixed reality into its simulator portfolio. Their newly pre-qualified H145 D3 MR simulator marks a significant milestone for the industry as one of the first times XR has been formally recognized by an aviation authority.
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“VR and XR simulators are reshaping the simulation industry by removing many of the traditional barriers to entry.” Rafael A. Longo - Director of Engineering, TRU Simulation