SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR AUTOMATED FLIGHT INSTRUCTION AND CERTIFICATION

摘要

A system and method for providing certification of a pilot's use of a flight simulator is presented. The method includes recording flight data from a flight simulator while a pilot performs flight tasks of a flight syllabus, receiving a photo of the pilot, and generating a forensic record of the performance of flight tasks on the simulator by the pilot. The method further includes authenticating the identity of the pilot and evaluating the performance of the flight tasks by the pilot against an expected flight path and range of acceptable instrument outputs. The method further includes providing a written record to the pilot certifying successful completion of the flight syllabus on the flight simulator. The method optionally provides real-time flight guidance during performance of the flight tasks by the pilot. The system includes a virtual flight data recorder and virtual flight instructor system for performing the method.

主权项

1. A computer-implemented method of certifying flight simulator experience, comprising:
recording flight data from a flight simulator during performance of a plurality of flight tasks of a flight syllabus by a pilot; obtaining a photo of the pilot who performed the flight tasks; generating a forensic record that includes at least the flight data, and the photo; authenticating the identity of the pilot using biometric confirmation of the photo; evaluating the performance of the flight tasks of the fight syllabus using a set of rules and acceptable performance metrics; and determining a successful completion of the flight training in the flight syllabus by the pilot based at least in part on the success of the authenticating and evaluating operations.