A 360° 3D panoramic view, dynamic motion platform, full replica cockpit, and an advanced pose tracking system come together to produce a fully immersive VR experience that enables pilots to safely and realistically train for a vast range of scenarios and missions. Loft Dynamics FSTDs are much smaller and more affordable than traditional full-flight simulators, which ensures that more pilots around the world have access to cutting-edge training technology.
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A partnership that contributes to improving flight safety, which is at the heart of Airbus Helicopters' priorities. But also to pioneer state-of-the-art pilot training by incorporating the device into our H125 type rating programmes. The shared vision with LD on training excellence, innovation and customer proximity needs paves the way for the future of pilot training.
Romain Trapp
Executive Vice-President Customer Support & Services for Airbus Helicopters
20x less expensive
Our FSTDs are 20 times less expensive than traditional FFSs
90% less emissions
Our FSTDs reduce CO₂ emissions by up to 90% compared to traditional helicopter training
10x smaller
Our FSTDs are 10 times smaller than traditional FFSs
Frequently asked questions
It is far more affordable and efficient to train on a Loft Dynamics simulator than in a real helicopter. Beyond saving on fuel, maintenance, and travel costs, pilots are able to practice many scenarios that can’t be safely trained in a real helicopter, such as emergencies like autorotations and inadvertent flight into IMC. It’s also possible for diverse operators—such as LAPD and Air Zermatt—to conduct highly customizable mission-specific training.
VR is driving a global revolution in flight training, as it provides an unprecedented level of immersion and realism in a much more accessible and customizable platform than ever before. Loft Dynamics produces the first VR simulator to achieve qualification from the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), and it is the first FAA-qualified VR FSTD in the United States.
Loft Dynamics simulators enable pilots to train for a wide array of scenarios and missions. The FSTD is equipped to simulate whiteout / brownout conditions, night vision, helicopter external sling load operations (HESLO), and much more. With our new LofTWIN virtual demo mode, pilots have an opportunity to receive fully digitized flight instruction from world-renowned instructors on any Loft Dynamics simulator. With this constant stream of innovations, we’re always pushing the frontiers of what is possible in flight training.
Yes. Loft Dynamics simulators are qualified by EASA and the FAA, which enables pilots to perform LPC and OPC proficiency checks, as well as type and instrument ratings.