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FlightSafety International received FAA approval for its virtual preflight inspection capabilities used in Embraer Legacy 500/Praetor 600, Gulfstream G500/G600, and Cessna Citation Latitude training programs. Virtual Aircraft Preflight Inspection (VAPI) enables pilots in initial training to conduct a 3D VAPI and then transition into the flight deck, where an Evaluation Mode follows for the preflight check ride portion.
“VAPI represents a meaningful advancement in training innovation,” said David Penney, v-p of safety, courseware, and regulatory affairs for FlightSafety International. “By leveraging an immersive 3D environment, it offers pilots a more engaging and practical way to develop aircraft familiarity, strengthen inspection discipline, and better prepare for real-world operations.”
The global training provider is seeking similar sign-off for VAPI capabilities with its Gulfstream G280 and G650 and Dassault Falcon 8X training programs this year. Plans call to follow that with the Pilatus PC-12 and PC-24 and Gulfstream G700/G800 programs, among others.
VAPI is available at certain FlightSafety training centers for the Latitude, while it is available in all centers for Falcon 8X, G280, G500/G600, G650, Legacy 500/Praetor 600, PC-12, and PC-24 training.