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.
With up to 51 pixels per degree, the difference is crystal clear
Varjo XR-4 features dual 4K-per-eye mini-LED displays that proper users to a new level of visual fidelity. At 3840 x 3744 per eye across a 120° x 105° field of view, the Varjo XR-4 resolves up to 51 PPD, enough to read switch labels and gauge markings without leaning in.
Varjo XR-4 offers an incredible true-to-life visual experience that makes the screen-door effect a thing of the past, with a 1:10,000 contrast ration and 98% sRGB coverage for true night and dusk conditions.
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Meet the best VR Headset for Flight Simulators: Varjo XR-4
- Dual 4K-per-eye mini-LED displays with up to 51 PPD, a 1:10,000 contrast ratio, and a 120° × 105° field of view for stunning edge-to-edge clarity.
- 3840 × 3744 per eye resolution with 98% sRGB and 96% DCI-P3 coverage, revealing every switch, label and gauge in the cockpit.
- Automatic 56–72 mm IPD adjustment and ultra-fast, built-in eye tracking at 200 Hz with foveated rendering, for a tailored, optimal experience to every user, every time.
- Dual 20-megapixel passthrough cameras with depth-aware occlusion and hand occlusion, so your HOTAS, throttle quadrant, and your own hands stay visible in the cockpit.
- Zero-gravity fit with eye-glasses support, plus DTS spatial audio speakers and noise-cancelling microphones for long sessions.
Flight simulation software
Broad software compatibility
Varjo XR-4 works with the flight simulation software the industry already runs. Microsoft Flight Simulator, X-Plane, and DCS are all supported, alongside professional image generators and simulation platforms, through OpenXR, SteamVR, and the Varjo native SDK.
Mixed reality means the physical cockpit comes with it. Dual 20-megapixel passthrough cameras with depth-aware occlusion keep real controls, panels, and hands visible while the world outside the canopy renders at full fidelity.
Certified out-of-the-box XR experience
Integrated XR System
Configuring XR across multiple vendors takes time and introduces risk. Component mismatches and performance gaps usually surface after procurement, when they are hardest to fix. The Integrated XR System removes that step. It ships as a single pre-validated package: a certified XR Station workstation, your choice of headset from the XR-4 Series, and a pre-installed software suite, tested and confirmed to work together, with expert support from day one. For flight simulation, that means one less integration to manage.
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