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Benefits Associated With Improving Fatigue Regulations For Cargo Pilots, Peter O'Reilly, Arthur Chiari, Bruna Zelenkovas De Gois E Silva, Nelson Christianini, Rodrigo Gomes De Sales, Vitor Adnam Crusco, Maria Petrescu

National Training Aircraft Symposium (NTAS)

This study investigated the potential business benefits of improving fatigue regulations for cargo pilots in Brazil. The research objectives were to compare fatigue levels between cargo and passenger operations, identify regulatory inefficiencies for cargo operators, simulate proposed changes, and analyze cost scenarios. The experimental design involved a review of fatigue regulations in Brazil and the USA, analyzing pilot scheduling data, and the creation of hypothetical flexible scheduling scenarios for 70 pilots flying 16,500 hours annually. We reviewed NTSB data on fatigue-related incidents in US cargo operations with flexible regulations and from the fatigue program of LATAM Cargo.

Comparisons between the …

Operational Feasibility And Mobility Outcome From Evtol Based On Existing Air Infrastructure, Peter O'Reilly, Antonio Ivaldo De Andrade, Danilo Vieira, Jorge Luis Rosa Marques, Marco Aurélio Feitosa De A. L. Babadopulos, Maria Petrescu

National Training Aircraft Symposium (NTAS)

This study aimed to assess the operational feasibility and air mobility outcomes of introducing Electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing (eVTOL) vehicles in São Paulo City and the surrounding metropolitan area, utilizing the existing infrastructure of helipads and heliports. We analyzed the technical specifications of five eVTOL models capable of carrying at least four passengers to determine their compatibility with the 308 existing helipads in São Paulo. The results showed that between 64% and 99% of possible routes could be achieved by the eVTOL models, leading to increased air mobility benefits.

Our findings suggest that integrating eVTOLs can be a crucial …

Shaping The Sky Navigating The Future Of Urban Air Mobility Through Innovative Regulation, Ed Koellner

National Training Aircraft Symposium (NTAS)

This poster presents an in-depth analysis of the evolving regulatory landscape in Advanced Air Mobility (AAM), a field poised to revolutionize urban transportation. It emphasizes the need for developing regulatory frameworks that address the unique challenges and opportunities posed by rapidly advancing AAM technologies, focusing on balancing innovation with safety, public interest, and environmental sustainability.

The research provides an overview of current AAM technologies, including unmanned aerial vehicles and electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft, and assesses the existing regulatory environment. It highlights the discrepancies and challenges these new technologies introduce to conventional aviation laws and standards.

A significant aspect …

Shaping Aam Educational Methods: A Comparison Of Traditional And Compressed Class Schedules In Uas Classes., Collin D. Mcdonald, Daniel Siao, Kevin Corns

National Training Aircraft Symposium (NTAS)

Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) is a paradigm shift in the versatility of the aviation industry. The obvious benefits of this platform will revolutionize a variety of aspects of the industry. One of the aspects in which the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has recommended research is the effectiveness of the traditional educational methods. Spurred by the COVID-19 pandemic, online teaching methodologies have become widely accepted in aviation. In addition, the format of traditional, instructor-led courses have also changed. Compressed schedules (accelerated courses) have become an additional option in some programs.

To better understand if there are statistically significant differences in testing …

Using Natural Language Processing To Identify Mental Health Indicators In Aviation Voluntary Safety Reports, Michael Sawyer, Katherine Berry, Amelia Kinsella, R Jordan Hinson, Edward Bynum

National Training Aircraft Symposium (NTAS)

Voluntary Safety Reporting Programs (VSRPs) are a critical tool in the aviation industry for monitoring safety issues observed by the frontline workforce. While VSRPs primarily focus on operational safety, report narratives often describe factors such as fatigue, workload, culture, staffing, and health, directly or indirectly impacting mental health. These reports can provide individual and organizational insights into aviation personnel's physical and psychological well-being. This poster introduces the AVIation Analytic Neural network for Safety events (AVIAN-S) model as a potential tool to extract and monitor these insights. AVIAN-S is a novel machine-learning model that leverages natural language processing (NLP) to analyze …