News & Updates
VTR at I/ITSEC 2021
We had a great time at #IITSEC2021 last week! A huge thank you to Britannica Knowledge Systems, The DiSTI Corporation, and Tobii for featuring our headsets at the event.
VTR Completes Influential Proof of Concept with Britannica Knowledge Systems and DiSTI
Training solution innovation leaders Britannica Knowledge Systems and DiSTI recently collaborated with Visionary Training Resources (VTR) to complete a Proof of Concept connecting Britannica’s Fox and DiSTI’s Schoolhouse training management programs.
Enhancing VTR's Training Experience with Tobii Eye Tracking
Visionary Training Resources (VTR) has partnered with Tobii to provide an eye tracking solution to our FlightDeckToGoTM platform. Eye tracking allows confirmation of a student’s correct response to reading or verifying a particular flight deck gauge or instrument, enabling a more accurate and realistic simulation.
Nov. 29-Dec. 3 2021 - I/ITSEC 2021
I/ITSEC is the world’s largest modeling, simulation, and training event held annually in Orlando, FL.
VTR headsets featuring our FlightDeckToGoTM training platform will be part of integrated demonstrations at Britannica Knowledge Systems, DiSTI, and Tobii throughout the event.
VA Airline Training and VTR Bring Virtual Reality to Pilots in Training
During the 2021 European Airline Training Symposium (EATS) conference in Berlin, VA Airline Training (VA) signed an agreement to utilize the VTR FlightDeckToGo pilot training platform by Visionary Training Resources (VTR) to develop “simulator ready” pilots for their APS MCC course.
Visionary Training Resources Debuts Pico Neo 3 Pro Eye at EATS21
Tuesday, November 2nd, Berlin Germany.
Visionary Training Resources Debuts Pico Neo 3 Pro Eye at EATS21
Visionary Training Resources (VTR), a leader in VR pilot training, is demonstrating the latest in VR hardware at the European Airline Training Symposium taking place this week in Berlin. The hardware for VTR’s latest iteration of their FlightDeckToGo pilot trainer is supplied by Pico, a world leader in VR hardware innovation
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!
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.
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.