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Evaluation Of Novel V/STOL Aircraft Pilot Interface Concepts — Version 1.15
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2024-12-01
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Abstract:This report documents a response to a request from the FAA UAS Integration Office to provide recommendations for candidate methods for evaluating the airworthiness of a broad range of new aircraft concepts. The UAS Integration Office is facing an unprecedented diversity of applicant aircraft and automation configurations in aviation segments generally referred to as advanced air mobility (AAM). The research activity is aimed at developing evaluation methods that accommodate a range of automated aircraft systems (i.e. pilot on-onboard, remotely operated, or autonomous) and a diversity of aircraft configurations, specifically aircraft with vertical/short take-off and landing (V/STOL) capabilities, including vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) aircraft with electric propulsion (eVTOL). This report describes the results from a series of simulator studies to examine the efficacy of flight test maneuvers. These initial studies focused on the assessment of piloted eVTOL aircraft with Indirect Flight Control Systems (IFCS), reflecting the state of the leading industry airworthiness applications and FAA needs. The investigations revealed that the methodology is adaptable to the new class of powered V/STOL aircraft. The research successfully produced and assessed an initial set of eleven maneuvers, performance criteria, and test course specifications applicable to AAM operations.
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