Simplified Mixed Reality eVTOL Pilot Training: A systemic approach

The advent of Advanced Air Mobility and the Simplified Vehicle Operations Concept is transforming pilot training. Innovative flight simulator environments are required to meet the need for scalable and cost-effective methods. Mixed Reality (MR) offers immersive solutions for training pilots of electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing (eVTOL) systems. This paper outlines a systemic approach to defining requirements for MR-based training programs and identifies performance shaping factors for ab initio eVTOL pilots using a User-Centered Design Process. Through collaboration with flight instructors and experts, the most effective training modules for MR environments are identified. An expert study then evaluates a low-fidelity prototype of an MR eVTOL training concept, providing insights that support the development of immersive and effective MR pilot training.