CUTTING-EDGE EQUIPMENT
Advanced Industry Technology The College of Aviation is home to the most wide-ranging collection of aircraft and training technology in academia. Hands-on, immersive learning plays a pivotal role in the college’s education, which prepares the next generation of aviation professionals to take on significant challenges and opportunities.
systems, students gain practical experience flying modern uncrewed and autonomous platforms. The college’s UAS simulation facility brings scenario-based training to life, providing an immersive environment to practice advanced operations, emergency procedures, adverse weather conditions and hazardous environments. Equipped with industry-recognized certifications, students are prepared to fly a wide array of flight applications and safely manage UAS programs. Our alumni comprise the thought leaders of major UAS and advanced air mobility companies around the world. Virtual Reality to Enhance Training In 2017, the college formed the XR Lab to support the adoption, research and development of Extended Reality (XR) — a term that encompasses all forms of spatial computing such as virtual reality, augmented reality and mixed reality. The XR Lab works directly with Embry-Riddle faculty to develop, deploy and research innovative new XR applications each year to provide students an augmented learning experience. Using the extensive knowledge of our instructors, we develop impactful learning programs that prepare the next generation of aviation professionals. Lab initiatives include the Cessna 172 Walkaround, Virtual Reality Carburetor Replacement, CyVR-T-Cybersecurity VR Trainer and the Virtual Reality Aviation Illusion Trainer (VRAIT). Space Operations The first of its kind, the college’s laboratories include a space suit lab, payloads and rockets lab, space flight and mission control lab, as well as a virtual reality space station lab. Ongoing partnerships with industry leaders like NASA, Blue Origin, NanoRacks and PLD Space provide real-world experiences for students to build and launch science payloads aboard industry launch vehicles, including the Blue Origin New Shepard rocket and NASA high altitude aircraft.
Simulators With one airline transport category level D Full Flight Simulator (FFS), nine level 6 Flight Training Devices (FTDs), two level 5 FTDs, six Advanced Aviation Training Devices (AATDs), two crosswind procedure trainers, 10 Immersive Training Devices (ITDs) that employ Virtual Reality (VR) and 11 Virtual Reality procedure trainers, Embry-Riddle boasts the most advanced flight training simulation fleet in collegiate aviation. The Advanced Flight Simulation Center is home to Embry-Riddle’s innovative new program Preflight Immersion Laboratory for Operations Training (PILOT). This program employs a mixture of VR and flight simulation to prepare new students for real aircraft training. It focuses on initial flight training in a simulated environment. The PILOT program has proven to reduce training costs and student anxiety while decreasing training time and improving performance. Aviation Maintenance Engines form the crux of mechanical training. The college houses an extensive power plant collection, including a number of CFM56, J-85 and JT8 classic turbofan engines, versions of which are used in commercial and military flight. Hands-on learning with industry current avionics, composites and electrical systems training provides experience in all aspects of aviation maintenance. Uncrewed (UAS) The College of Aviation is at the forefront of emerging technologies, preparing students to lead the next generation of National Airspace System users. With a diverse fleet of uncrewed aircraft
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