News & Updates
Nov. 2-3 2021 EATS 19th European Airline Training Symposium Berlin, Germany
VTR will be exhibiting our game changing FlightDeckToGo VR platform at the European Airline Training Symposium in Berlin November 2-3. We will have a full demonstration booth at the conference are very excited to be back in person at such an important industry event!
From the organizers:
The training community, airlines, simulation and training industry, not for profit organisations and regulators have always been critical to the safe operation of the world airline system. The ultimate safety tool is, after all, well trained people.
In a competitive industry it is our training teams that help raise the safety bar for all and after an unprecedented shut down of nearly two years we face multiple challenges in enabling the return of our industry to full operations.
We look forward to seeing you at EATS where you will be able to contribute to a global airline renaissance working with your peers to do so! We expect over 600 attendees and more than 50 leading businesses to exhibit.
September 30-October 1, 2021 VTR Co-hosts EASA Immersive Training Technologies in Aviation Event
EASA and Halldale Events proudly hosted the Immersive Training Technologies in Aviation, co-sponsored by VTR.
The event was described by Halldale as "A two-day virtual event, in which you will hear from training community leaders who will review XR training technologies for Fixed & Rotary wing, Cabin, and Maintenance training, including approval and implementation.
Virtual Reality, Mixed, Augmented, and Extended Reality technologies are moving at an extremely rapid pace and with the key barriers of fidelity and ‘simulator sickness’ solved they offer potential training solutions at extremely attractive costs offering a much-improved return on investment than traditional devices.
The ongoing pandemic has increased pressure on our community to achieve more at less cost while improving training quality, and the recent approval of the first VR training device for rotary pilot training by EASA is significant and indicates what may be done with these ‘game changing' technologies...
September 22, 2021 VTR Receives Enthusiastic Reception from Professional Airline Pilots
Private demos of VTR's 737 FlightDeckToGo at a Female Aviator's networking event inspired enthusiasm and momentum for pilot interest in the newest training technologies of VRFDs.
"I'm honestly just blown away", one aviator mentioned, "this is what we have been waiting for. It's exactly what we need."
Another indicated "I can't believe this exists and we don't have it yet. It's exactly how we should all be learning flows and procedures. I cannot wait for this to come to my airline!"
While the private VTR demos were not a formal part of the networking event, the general interest in the concept and desire to try it suggests a strong grassroots demand from Commercial Pilots themselves.
"The future of Aviation has arrived. It's here today." -CA. Evey Cormican, VTR Co-founder & CEO
September 22, 2021 CA Evey Cormican, CEO, Inducted Into the Captains Club at ISA + 21
Co-founder & CEO, Captain Evey Cormican was honorably inducted into ISA + 21's Captain's Club.
ISA + 21, The International Society of Women Airline Pilots, has a proud mission of elevating women: Acting as a global voice to inspire, support, and advocate for female airline pilots.
They have been the voice of female airline pilots since 1978, with membership representing 90 airlines across 35 countries, globally. They are also recognized for funding over $1.4 million in scholarships to aspiring female aviators.
It is with tremendous honor that Captain Cormican is included in this very prestigious circle of female aviation advocates!
To learn more about ISA +21 and their incredible mission, click here.
September 15, 2021 UCMO Aviation Department Hosts VTR
The University of Central Missouri's Aviation Management Department Invited VTR for a day of 737 FlightDeckToGo demos and a tour of their amazing flight training facility!
While there we were not only able to tour their extensive program which includes a 737 simulator as well as many other FTD's, but we were also able to complete over 30 student and staff demos of FlightDeckToGo.
September 14, 2021 Guest Speakers at Venari Partners
Venari Partners hosted VTR for a collaborative conversation regarding the Pilot Shortage, Commercial Pilot Training, and the future of VR!
The future of Pilot Training has arrived, and it will create better, faster, stronger pilots!
August 10, 2021 CEO and Co-Founder Evey Cormican interviewed by The Pilot Network
CEO and Co-Founder Evey Cormican interviewed by The Pilot Network. TPN host Captain Matt Swee uncovers the major pain points of Commercial Airline Training in the post-covid arena, and how options such as VTR's FlightDeckToGo can help with training footprint bloat and quality.
"We talk with Evey about how VR significantly improves the quality of training for airline pilots, the gear needed for someone to get started using VR training, and opportunities to get involved with her project. Listen to learn about the future of training for commercial pilots."
Listen to this podcast, as well as many other industry leading updates by following TPN here.
June 15, 2021 First Ever At-Home Virtual Reality Flight Training Headset for Airline Pilots Debuts at World Aviation Training Symposium
Professional Pilot Dianna Kline demo-ing VTR's Flight Deck To Go VR Headset at last month at the World Aviation Training Symposium: Suggesting, for the first time, that some pilot training can be done at home, in fully immersible flight decks.
May 17, 2021: VTR to attend 2021 WATS show in Orlando, Florida.
Visionary Training Resources will be an exhibitor at the World Aviation Training Summit (WATS), the world’s number one civil aviation training event. The event takes place June 15-16 in Orlando at the Rosen Shingle Creek Resort. We invite you to stop by our booth for a visit and a demo.
February 15, 2021: CEO Evey Cormican appears on the VR/AR Bytes Podcast.
VTR CEO Evey Cormican made an appearance on the Central Florida Chapter of the VRARA. See how she explains how VTR is transforming how pilots are trained.
December 2019: Watch CEO Evey Cormican’s 2017 TEDxTalk, “Come Fly With Me.”
VTR CEO Evey Cormican shares how she was able to excel in a male-dominated industry and still keep her sense of humor. She also speaks about her battle with breast cancer, pursuing an MBA at Northwestern's Kellogg School of Management as a happily married mother of three, and encouraging women to be pilots. Watch the full TedxTalk.
Thank you to Venari partners for hosting us on their show!