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Helicopter VR Simulator: Loft Dynamics H125
Episode 125
Tuesday, 7 April, 2026
Max flies the Loft Dynamics H125 VR simulator and he talks about why he believes highly realistic virtual reality may become an important part of helicopter training.In this episode of The Rotary Wing Show, Max visits Loft Dynamics’ demo center and gets a close look at the H125 simulator before climbing in to fly it. Tedd explains how the system works, including VR headset tracking, body and hand tracking, eye tracking, instructor controls, replay capability, motion cues, and the ability to model weather, failures, and aircraft configuration changes. The simulator also supports scenarios that go far beyond basic familiarization, including slope work, instrument procedures, and emergency events.Once Max takes the controls, he finds that the experience feels far more real than earlier VR systems he has tried. The H125’s sensitivity, motion, workload, and visual immersion all combine to make the simulator feel convincing in a way that matters. More importantly, the episode makes the case that the real value of this kind of simulator is broader than initial training. A realistic VR sim like this could become a powerful tool for transition training, recurrent training, procedural repetition, and emergency practice, while offering a much smaller footprint and lower cost than traditional full-motion simulators.Mentioned on the Show:Flash Sale on Lightspeed Delta Zulu Headset - $1199Loft DynamicsAviation News Talk PodcastNTSB News Talk PodcastUAV News Talk Podcast
