Charles Alcock is managing editor of the AIN Media Group, having rejoined the company in 2019. He has been an aviation journalist since 1986, and previously worked for AIN from 1990 to 2017, most recently as editor-in-chief. His main focus is on covering new aviation technology and business models, as well as international news.
Having been raised in the London area, Alcock studied at the University of Manchester in the UK and earned an honors degree in Politics and Modern History. He speaks English and French, and some German.

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Axis Flight Simulation today unveiled its Virtual Cockpit Procedure and Walkaround Trainer (VPT). The headset device incorporates virtual- and mixed-reality technology to serve as a standalone training tool or to be used in conjunction with Axis’ full-flight simulators covering tasks such as system familiarization, emergency scenarios, and flight procedures.
VPT incorporates hand- and eye-tracking capabilities to allow users to engage with the information they need for training sessions. Using hand gestures, they can also activate the system’s artificial intelligence “instructor” feature, which answers questions on aircraft systems, controls, and functions with spoken guidance, visuals, and references to relevant sections of manuals.
The first version of the Axis VPT has been developed for use by business jet pilots operating the Bombardier Challenger 350, and the company said it can adapt the device for other aircraft types on request. The technology, which will be demonstrated at the EATS 2024 training show next week has been jointly developed by the Austrian group’s sister company <a href="https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/business-aviation/2024-10-21/propair-adds-vr-mr-software-axis-flight-simulators">Propair Flight</a>.
“Our VPT will significantly advance the realism and efficiency of pilot training,” said Christian Theuermann, a member of Axis Flight Simulation’s executive board. “As one of the first manufacturers to offer VR training for business jets, coupled with innovative features such as hand tracking, we are proud to offer this solution to the market.”

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Device features virtual and mixed-reality technology, as well as an artificial intelligence "instructor"

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