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On November 8, 2022, the 14th China International Aviation and Aerospace Exhibition was held grandly in Zhuhai. A large wave of "high, precision, special, and specialized" aviation and aerospace exhibits took center stage, with a significant number of them representing world-leading innovations in the aviation and aerospace industry, making their "debut premieres."

The joint exhibition area of Guangdong U-Wing Simulation and Beijing Weishiwei Information Technology showcased new technological achievements in domestic flight simulators. Of particular note was the VR (Virtual Reality) and MR (Mixed Reality) simulator experience zone, which drew the attention of numerous industry experts and media reporters. Many professional pilots also came to experience these simulators and gave them high praise.

This marked the debut of MR-form flight simulators at the Zhuhai Airshow. These simulators use the Diamond FTD developed by U-Wing Simulation and are equipped with the ViSYS visual imaging software developed by Beijing Weishiwei Information Technology. The MR headset with dual-camera eyes captures video data, and the visual software accurately extracts images in real-time based on calibration results. It provides visuals inside the cockpit using video data, while the outside view is rendered in real-time through virtual scenes, achieving a seamless blend of virtual and real images. This is also the first domestically developed visual imaging system compatible with video transparent MR headsets.

During the experience, pilots could clearly feel the novelty brought by the MR simulator. It addressed the shortcomings of using regular VR headsets, such as the inability to see precise hand movements within the cockpit and the challenge of generating realistic tactile feedback. Instead, it recreated the visual and tactile sensations of a trainee pilot operating an aircraft, creating a more immersive training environment and achieving better training results. Compared to traditional flight simulators, the use of MR headsets significantly reduced display equipment costs while enhancing immersion and portability. As MR technology continues to evolve, this may become a mainstream training method, even for higher-level simulation training equipment.

Virtual reality technology has been utilized in pilot training since its inception, with flight simulation being hailed as the "cherry on top" of virtual reality. Training pilots using cutting-edge virtual reality technology has always been a focal point of the industry's attention.