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Safer Skies with Aviation VR Training

Keep passengers and crew safe with VR Aviation Training. Empower your ground staff and aircraft engineers with innovative skills development and improve safety by providing efficient, hand-on training for the Aviation and Aerospace industry.

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How VR is transforming Aviation Training

Practice procedures without any risk

The aviation and aerospace industry demands the highest safety standards. With VR, practice critical procedures repeatedly in a risk-free environment to ensure safety and proficiency in the field.

Perfect daily tasks and build confidence in virtual reality

Gain hands-on experience by interacting with aircraft and aerospace equipment in a virtual setting—no need for costly downtime and zero repercussions for mistakes.

Prepare for the real-world experience

Leverage in-depth training data and assessments to track learning progress, ensuring that your staff enter the field with confidence and competence.

VR for Aviation Training Use Cases

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Simulate high-risk ground operations like aircraft towing, refuelling, or equipment malfunctions. Train ground staff and engineers to respond swiftly and safely to emergency situations such as runway incidents or fire hazards during aircraft servicing, ensuring they are well-prepared for any scenario.

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luminous xr technical vr training simulation on virtual aircraftTechnical Training

Master complex technical procedures including aircraft maintenance, engine overhauls, hydraulic system repairs, and avionics diagnostics. Engineers and technicians can build proficiency in inspecting and maintaining aircraft components, honing their skills in a safe, virtual environment before applying them to real-world tasks.

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Employee Onboarding

Accelerate onboarding for ground staff and engineers by immersing new hires in virtual replicas of aircraft, hangars, and maintenance facilities. This reduces training costs and helps employees become familiar with critical equipment, safety protocols, and operational layouts, boosting their confidence and competence from day one.

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luminous xr vr aviation training troubleshooting guidanceTroubleshooting

Practice resolving intricate technical issues, from diagnosing electrical faults to managing mechanical breakdowns. VR enables maintenance teams to simulate challenging repairs, refine their troubleshooting techniques, and react quickly to real-world issues, minimizing aircraft downtime and ensuring smooth operations.

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Enhance collaboration among engineers, technicians, and ground staff by bringing teams together in a shared virtual workspace. Use VR to plan maintenance projects, review aircraft systems, and collaborate on complex repairs from any location, fostering seamless communication and effective teamwork across departments.

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Benefits of VR for Aviation Training

Confidence

90% Increase in employee engagement

VR Connected

75% Improvement in knowledge retention compared to traditional learning

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60% reduction in workplace accidents

How does Virtual Reality in Aviation Training work?

Defining your goals and VR training scenario

The first step to creating high-quality, effective training content is defining your training objectives and required modules. Do you need employees to master aircraft inspections, or do you require specialized training for emergency procedures?

Requirements gathering

Once your training module is confirmed, our team collaborates with your subject matter experts to document your procedures step by step. This may involve capturing videos, reviewing manuals, and using advanced technologies like 3D scanning to replicate your environment accurately in virtual reality.

Art & Environment 3D Modelling

The more lifelike the virtual experience, the more effective the training. Our skilled 3D artists and designers recreate your aircraft, equipment, and work environments, making the virtual training experience as realistic as possible.

VR Scenario Development

Once your environment is created, our development team begins building and testing your training modules. We ensure that every detail meets the highest standards, providing effective and engaging learning experiences.

Ready, set, go…

Once your training content is complete and you’re 100% happy with your scenario, we will create your branded PORTAL aka your dedicated learning management system for your VR content.

Here, trainers and trainees can access class schedules, training content and individual performance analytics. Everything you need for effective learning, accessed via a VR headset.

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A dedicated company space for managing VR learning and training insights

What is employee training without data insights that help and encourage progression? At Luminous, we not only create training modules in virtual reality. We provide your business with a dedicated learning PORTAL, complete with personalised training dashboards for each trainer and trainee.

Manage training modules, schedule sessions and gives users everything they need to engage and complete course content. Learning data is seamlessly synced and recorded from VR headsets to your preferred LMS, to encourage continuos L&D.

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How Luminous enabled real-time space planning for Middlesex Aerospace

Middlesex Aerospace commissioned the team at Luminous to create an interactive virtual tour utilising a 3D model of their factory.

The factory was going through an upgrade and they wanted to showcase what the new design and layout would look like in a very engaging and immersive way.

Middlesex Aerospace Case Study 

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New to VR? Experience our 2 day Envisioning Workshop

Discover the potential of XR (Extended Reality) training for the Aviation & Aerospace Industry with our XR workshop.

  • Explore the Latest XR Trends: Understand how cutting-edge XR technologies can be applied to aviation and aerospace.
  • Identify Unique Opportunities: Learn how XR can address your specific training challenges and unlock new possibilities for your organization.
  • Collaborate with Experts: Work alongside our specialists to conceptualize and prototype XR solutions that align with your strategic goals.
  • Develop a Roadmap: Create a clear plan for integrating XR training into your operations for a seamless and impactful deployment.

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FAQs

  • Virtual Reality (VR) in aviation refers to the use of immersive, computer-generated environments to simulate real-world scenarios that pilots, engineers, and other aviation professionals might encounter. This technology allows users to interact with aircraft, control systems, and operational environments in a highly realistic and controlled setting. VR is increasingly being adopted in the aviation industry for training, design, and operational planning, offering a safer and more cost-effective alternative to traditional methods.

  • VR is revolutionizing aviation training by providing immersive simulations that enable pilots, engineers, and ground crew to practice complex procedures without the risks associated with real-world training. Pilots can rehearse emergency scenarios, perfect their flight maneuvers, and familiarize themselves with new aircraft models. Engineers and maintenance crews can practice troubleshooting and repairing systems in a virtual environment. This hands-on training helps to improve skill retention, build confidence, and reduce the likelihood of errors during actual operations.

  • VR offers numerous benefits to the aviation industry, including enhanced safety, cost savings, and improved training outcomes. By allowing professionals to practice in a risk-free environment, VR reduces the likelihood of accidents and operational errors. It also significantly cuts training costs by eliminating the need for expensive physical simulators and reducing aircraft downtime. Additionally, VR provides more engaging and effective training experiences, leading to better knowledge retention and quicker skill acquisition. The technology also enables remote collaboration, allowing teams to work together from different locations.

  • While VR offers many advantages, it also has some limitations in the aviation industry. One of the primary challenges is the high initial cost of setting up VR systems, including the hardware and software needed for realistic simulations. Another limitation is the potential for motion sickness or discomfort among users, which can hinder long-term training sessions. Additionally, VR simulations may not always capture the full complexity of real-world scenarios, especially in highly dynamic environments like flight operations. Despite these challenges, the benefits of VR in aviation continue to outweigh the drawbacks as technology advances.

  • In aviation, VR is typically used in two main forms: fully immersive VR and augmented reality (AR). Fully immersive VR creates a complete digital environment where users can interact with virtual aircraft, systems, and operational scenarios. This type of VR is often used for pilot training, maintenance simulations, and safety drills. Augmented Reality, on the other hand, overlays digital information onto the real world, providing real-time data and guidance. AR is commonly used for maintenance support, where engineers can see virtual manuals or diagnostic data overlaid on physical aircraft components. Both types of VR are transforming the way aviation professionals train and operate.

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