Credit: Loft Dynamics
Loft Dynamics, a global leader in virtual reality (VR) flight training, announced that its Airbus H125 simulator has achieved FAA Level 7 certification, the highest fidelity standard for flight simulators (FTDs).
The qualification, completed at Marshall University, makes it the first U.S. university to incorporate an FAA-approved virtual reality (VR) flight simulator into its civilian training program.
“When EASA first certified our VR simulator in 2021, and then the FAA in 2024, it was a breakthrough for the industry—the first time it was proven that fully immersive VR technology could meet regulatory standards,” said Fabi Risen, founder and CEO of Loft Dynamics. “Now, Level 7 expands on this foundation, and what’s particularly significant is how it’s being applied: bringing FAA-approved VR to the university level as a new pilot training plan. By combining cutting-edge VR simulators with essential on-the-ground training, we can improve safety, expand access, and build a stronger foundation for pilots from their first lesson to retirement. This important milestone demonstrates what can be achieved when the entire aviation ecosystem—innovators, educational institutions, regulators, and original equipment manufacturers—comes together to embrace innovation as a way to solve long-standing challenges and raise the standards of pilot training worldwide.”
Unlike traditional simulators, Loft Dynamics’ virtual reality technology provides a fully immersive experience, allowing pilots to develop core competencies in a more accessible, cost-effective, and scalable way.
