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FlightSafety wins FAA approval for 3D virtual preflight inspections

FlightSafety received FAA authorization to let pilots conduct 3D virtual preflight inspections in training programs. The decision supports replacing or augmenting traditional exterior-walkaround instruction with immersive, measurable 3D inspection training within approved pilot curricula.

Discovered 2026-05-08T14:01:58.390917-07:00 | 2026-05-08T14:01:58.390917-07:00

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What Hype is tracking

  • The FAA nod to 3D virtual walkaround/preflight inspections signals regulators are open to scaling immersive, procedural training beyond full-motion simulators—directly affecting course design for Part 141/142 training providers.
  • For operators and OEMs, it adds another path to standardize exterior-check competency and reduce variance in preflight performance, building on earlier regulator-approved VR walkaround training like Jet2’s virtual inspection rollout.
  • It also lands in the context of FAA scrutiny of next-generation training models, including evolving views on competency-based approaches such as the FAA’s plan to study CBTA.

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2026-05-08T14:01:58.390917-07:00
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2026-05-11T00:56:48.347890-07:00
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