Revised Pilot Training Requirements in Advanced Air Mobility Space: An Exploratory Study
摘要
The rapid emergence and evolution of electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft have raised the bar for urban transportation. However, their safety and integration into existing airspace has elevated concerns about training requirements for pilots in Advanced Air Mobility space. This analysis details the necessary changes that must be done to the eVTOL Pilot training programs. The existing eVTOL training programs do not address the complexities with which these vehicles operate. Such programs need to be improved to reflect new procedures and automation management in relation to ensure control of aircraft in urban environments. Such modifications would be beneficial to the pilots. Better qualified, skilled and educated urban pilots translate to better safety and hence alleviate the unease and under-confidence associated with the Urban Air Mobility vehicles. On top of easing the impact eVTOLs have on the airspace, specific training also aids in their incorporation into the aerial management. Creating a precise and concise training program for pilots is necessary to increase confidence and ensure safety in the use of the ‘safer’ vehicles.