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A person sitting in a flight simulator, wearing a VR headset

XR flight Training

Equip your simulator with industry-leading XR headsets used in FAA & EASA-certified systems. Deliver more pilot hours, faster, without the cost of domes.

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Train any time, any place

Realistic Flight Environments at Lower Cost

Traditional dome or full-motion simulators deliver high fidelity but they come with enormous costs, large footprints, long lead times, and limited availability. As the global pilot shortage grows, training organizations need realistic alternatives that scale.

With XR-based simulators, footprint shrinks, deployment accelerates, and costs drop ,while training outcomes improve. For example: when integrated into U.S. Air Force training, XR devices helped students reach solo flights 30% faster. 

As VR/XR technology continues to advance, headset-based flight training solutions are making significant strides toward broader regulatory recognition.


 

Certified Performance

Varjo XR Technology Powers First-Ever EASA-Qualified Mixed Reality Flight Simulator by BRUNNER

Meet the first-ever mixed reality simulator formally recognized to log civilian flight hours in Europe. 

Varjo’s technology powers Brunner Elektronik AG’s NOVASIM MR DA42, the first-of-its-kind mixed reality Flight Simulation Training Device qualified to European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) standards, marking a major milestone in the advancement and adoption of XR for civil aviation training. 

Read the full story here. 

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Certified performance

Varjo Headsets Selected as Part of First FAA Approved VR Flight Simulation Training Device

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) of the United States Department of Transportation has for the first time officially qualified a virtual reality-based training solution for aviation training. Developed and built by Loft Dynamics, the global leader in virtual reality flight simulation training devices (FSTDs), the simulator uses Varjo’s high-resolution virtual reality headsets to simulate a realistic training experience in an immersive environment.

Read the full story here.

Quantified Findings on XR Flight Simulators

Faster Learning

30%

Time cut from achieving the first solo flight (Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, 2022)

Portability

80%

Size and weight reduction from old systems (Fast Company & Loft Dynamics, 2024)

Improved Confidence

275%

Increased confidence in skills after training (PWC Study, 2021)

Industry leaders and pioneers choose Varjo for advanced air training in mixed reality.

Read how our customers and partners use the world's most advanced XR to modernize air training across the industry.

Our Customers

“XR-4 truly has superlative resolution and immersion level that we have never seen before. It’s absolutely clear that Varjo is in a different league.”

Javier Castellar - Chief Strategy Officer, Aechelon Technology
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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
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Finnish Air Force

“The development of XR technologies offers new opportunities to provide more motivating and efficient training.”

Lieutenant Colonel Teemu Pöysti, Chief of Air Force Training
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“VR and XR Simulators are reshaping the simulation industry by removing many of the traditional barriers to entry.”

Daniel Jäger - Team Leader for Synthetic Training at Lufthansa Aviation Training
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“Students transitioned seamlessly from simulator training to actual flying and significantly outperformed expectations on their initial flights.”

Lt. Col. Gregor Virant - Chief of Strategic Events and Policy at SAF
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“Varjo brings us the cutting-edge technology needed to achieve better resolution in our simulations.”

Xavier Rabillard, Head of HMI for Simulators, Dassault Aviation
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uncompromising visual fidelity

Designed for True-to-Life Immersion

The Varjo XR-4 Series brings unmatched realism to aerospace training, with advanced video passthrough, dual 4K displays, and LiDAR sensors that align physical and virtual elements seamlessly. Pilots can interact naturally with panels, HOTAS systems, and crew members while eliminating negative training risks. Ergonomic design features, including a zero-gravity headband, automatic IPD adjustment, and active cooling, ensure long sessions remain comfortable and effective. 

 

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Ready to Redefine Your Flight Training?

Book a call with our experts and discover how you can deploy a certified XR training system, reduce cost, increase throughput and train pilots faster.

 

“Students transitioned seamlessly from simulator training to actual flying and significantly outperformed expectations on their initial flights.” Lt. Col. Gregor Virant - Chief of Strategic Events and Policy at SAF

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Varjo Secures U.S. Air Force Certification for Varjo Base Software

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