InVRsion: Soaring through pixels

Abstract

This work presents the design of a virtual training platform. This platform is specifically designed for tasks requiring a balance between theoretical and embodied knowledge. Our use case aims at training paragliding pilots to various aspects of pendular flight. Complex dynamics, invisible risks, data scarce environment and a practice oriented task, makes paragliding a perfect ambassador for various challenging tasks. This design run aims at identifying a generic methodology for virtual training platform design. This work achieved through a partnership with the French Federation of Free Flight (FFVL) and the paragliding wing designer and producer Sup'Air. Our goal is to compete at ReVolution 2018 -- Laval Virtual and present an original, fun and pedagogic experience to the general public in order to validate the genericity of our methodology.