Bell debuted TRU Simulation + Training’s Veris VR Bell 505 simulator at the Singapore Airshow, showcasing a virtual‑reality device targeted at Bell 505 pilot training. The unit is qualified by the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration as a Level 7 Flight Training Device, enabling logged FTD training for crews.
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The FAA Level 7 qualification means operators can use the Veris VR for official, logged FTD training hours, expanding in‑region training capacity and lowering barriers for Bell 505 pilot qualification and recurrent training. See recent Singapore FAA simulator approvals for regional context (source:181f0fc3-793c-40d2-902e-8ef41d036bf4, source:1fc39f37-474a-4843-a7e2-baea48e74070).
Regulatory acceptance of a VR‑based Level 7 device highlights the industry shift toward immersive, lower‑cost simulator solutions that complement higher‑fidelity Level C/D full‑flight sims; this follows other recent FAA simulator qualifications including Bell 525 Level C approvals and new type‑specific devices used to build operator training pipelines (source:cedab194-152c-42f2-bec0-889702d71b91, source:c75d2958-efbf-4353-bcbe-6845ea8b9752).
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Bell unveils FAA‑qualified TRU Veris VR Bell 505 flight simulator at Singapore Airshow • flightlineweekly.com
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