Use Cases

Mixed Reality Simulation for Flight Training

The Finnish Air Force is enhancing its fighter pilot training by deploying a cutting-edge Live-Virtual-Constructive (LVC) solution. Using Varjo’s ultra-high-resolution mixed reality (MR) headsets, pilots now train in a seamless blend of live flying, virtual entities, and constructive simulation, all within the same environment.

Challenge

Pilots must develop advanced cognitive skills to manage multiple systems, rapidly interpret data, and make decisions under stress. Simulating these complex, high-stakes scenarios with traditional tools is costly, logistically heavy, and limited in realism and scale.

Solution

The LVC framework integrates live aircraft, physical simulators, and virtual participants into unified exercises. Pilots wear Varjo MR headsets inside a real cockpit environment, seeing both tangible instruments and digital overlays. Scenarios are immersive, modifiable, and supported by cloud-based vision systems to emulate engagements and threats. Onboard eye-tracking and physiological analytics provide actionable performance data for precise debriefing.

Benefits and Impact

• Real-time blended training: Pilots operate across live, virtual, and constructive environments in one sync scenario.

• Cognitive immersion: High-fidelity visuals replicate complex real-world scenarios.

• Advanced analytics: Eye-tracking and biometrics capture focus, stress, and decision patterns.

• Scalable and flexible: Easily adapt and expand training without added infrastructure.

• Operational readiness: Pilots experience naturally challenging, complex simulations that raise operational preparedness.