Ecosystem · Virtual Reality
Reach Out and Fly.
The Blackstar Eclipse AATD is built around the Varjo XR-4 Series—the mixed-reality headset trusted by militaries and governments worldwide, now bringing dome-level immersion to flight training.
Varjo XR-4 Series
Real Controls, Virtual World
In full VR you're immersed in a virtual world. In mixed reality with masking, the XR-4 blends that virtual cockpit with your real hands and real hardware. Reach out to tune a radio or load a flight plan and you're turning physical knobs and pressing real switches—the muscle memory you build transfers straight to the aircraft.
120°
Field of View
51 PPD
Visual Resolution
Dual 20 MP
Passthrough
200 Hz
Eye Tracking
More Than a Headset
A Complete Training Ecosystem
The Varjo XR-4 Series delivers the immersion, but the Eclipse AATD is more than a headset. It is a complete flight-training ecosystem—pairing world-class visuals with the training software and real-world navigation data that turn every session into measurable progress.
Training Software · Community Aviation
Learn-Do-Fly, Built In
Through our partner Community Aviation, the Eclipse connects to an AI-native training platform that unifies scheduling, flight operations, lesson planning, scenarios, and debriefing in one place. Built on the Learn-Do-Fly Training Standard and backed by a knowledge engine that tracks every student's progress, it supports Part 61 and Part 141 flight schools, universities, and independent instructors.
Navigation Data · RealNav Data
Fly the Real World
Navigation data provided by RealNav Data keeps the Eclipse aligned with the real National Airspace System. Current airports, runways, navaids, airways, and procedures mean the airspace you train in matches the charts you fly—so instrument approaches, flight planning, and cross-country work transfer directly to the aircraft.
Built to Train
Specs That Become Skills
01
Read Every Instrument
51 pixels per degree, near human-eye resolution. Gauges, labels, and chart fine print stay crisp — essential for instrument scan and procedure training.
02
Natural Field of View
120° of peripheral vision for traffic scans, pattern work, and situational awareness, just like the real cockpit.
03
Real Controls, Virtual Cockpit
Dual 20 MP passthrough, adjustable masking, and hand occlusion let trainees see and operate the actual hardware — tactile training VR-only sims can't match.
04
Comfort for Long Sessions
Zero-gravity fit, eyeglasses support, and shared-usage support keep students comfortable through full lessons; one headset serves many trainees.
05
Instructor Insight
200 Hz eye tracking and foveated rendering reveal where a student's attention goes, enabling scan-pattern analysis that integrates with Atlas.
06
Proven Where It Matters
Battle-tested in military and government training, now brought to general aviation.
The Experience
How It Works
01
Mixed-Reality Immersion
A professional Varjo headset runs full VR or mixed-reality passthrough with masking, blending a true-to-life virtual cockpit with your real hands and surroundings.
02
Real Controls, Virtual Cockpit
Physical knobs, switches, and instruments are paired one-to-one with their virtual counterparts. Reach out and you are working real hardware with identical tactile feedback, exactly where you expect it.
03
Authentic Flight Models
Powered by Lockheed Martin PREPAR3D and X-PLANE for accurate, certifiable aircraft behavior across the entire training journey.
04
Virtual Reality First
No monitors, no screens. See the skies through VR the way they were meant to be seen, with a level of immersion standard simulators simply cannot match.
05
Replica Avionics
Every switch, dial, and control is sourced or replicated from actual aircraft cockpits. Identical layout, identical feel, zero shortcuts.
06
Train or Fly for Fun
Whether you are working toward your license or simply want to experience flight, the Eclipse delivers a realistic and educational experience for everyone.
Technical
Specifications
Headset
Professional Varjo
Mode
VR + Mixed-Reality
Platforms
PREPAR3D / X-PLANE
Controls
1:1 Physical Hardware
Active Inputs
500+ Per Cockpit
Seating
Single or Dual
See It for Yourself
Book a consultation and we'll put you in the headset—and let's talk about how the Eclipse AATD fits your flight training program.