A method for flight training using a single person autonomous flight training device

Abstract

The application provides a method for flight training by using a single-person autonomous flight training device, wherein the single-person autonomous flight training device comprises a role input module, a control unit and a reconfigurable single-person cockpit connected with each other, the reconfigurable single-person cockpit is configured to be optionally reconfigured into a main cockpit configuration or a co-pilot cockpit configuration, the method comprises that a trainee inputs information about a selected flight training role through the role input module, the control unit automatically reconfigures the single-person cockpit according to the flight training role selected by the trainee, so that the reconfigured single-person cockpit matches the flight training role selected by the trainee; and the control unit automatically creates a corresponding co-pilot expert system or a main pilot expert system based on the received information about the selected flight training role, so as to complete a flight training task by cooperating with the trainee to execute a flight procedure operation through the reconfigured single-person cockpit.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of aviation training technology, and in particular to a method for flight training using a single-person autonomous flight training device. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, due to the high cost and limited scheduling of advanced flight training equipment such as FFS, trainees are generally required to master all instrument equipment and the operating procedures for each flight phase before entering a simulator for flight training. For trainees encountering a particular aircraft type for the first time, it is necessary to repeatedly review courseware and training manuals to learn system operation and displays, and to reinforce their understanding through collaborative operation with other trainees on autonomous flight training equipment, ultimately achieving the goal of memorizing the operating procedures of the primary or co-pilot.

[0003] While existing research has developed single-person autonomous flight training equipment with reconfigurable single-person cockpits for trainees to independently conduct cockpit familiarization and procedural training, it is still limited by the fact that familiarization and execution of operating procedures require the cooperation of the primary and secondary pilots to complete at least one standard operating procedure training. Current flight training methods mostly employ instructor-trainee or trainee-trainee two-person crews or instructor-two-trainee multi-person crews. This means that trainees' flight training time is still limited by the instructor's or partner's availability, hindering flexible and independent flight training and significantly reducing the efficiency of autonomous flight training.

[0004] Furthermore, existing flight training methods contain a large amount of repetitive training content, all of which require instructors to accompany and guide the trainees throughout the training process, resulting in excessive pressure on instructor resources. Therefore, based on existing single-person autonomous flight training equipment, a new flight training method is needed that enables trainees to conduct autonomous flight training, thereby effectively freeing up instructor resources. Summary of the Invention

[0005] Therefore, the technical problem to be solved by this application is to overcome the problem that existing flight training methods use a two-person or multi-person crew to conduct flight training, which makes it impossible for trainees to conduct flight training independently. A new method for flight training using single-person autonomous flight training equipment is proposed.

[0006] This application solves the above-mentioned technical problems through the following technical solution:

[0007] Specifically, according to one aspect of this application, a method for flight training using a single-person autonomous flight training device is provided, wherein the single-person autonomous flight training device includes a role input module, a control unit, and a reconfigurable single-person aircraft cockpit connected to each other, and wherein the reconfigurable single-person aircraft cockpit is configured to be optionally reconfigured into a primary cockpit configuration or a co-pilot configuration, the method comprising the following steps:

[0008] Trainees input information about their selected flight training role through the role input module;

[0009] The single-seat cockpit is reconstructed according to the selected flight training role, ensuring that the reconstructed cockpit matches the student's chosen flight training role; and

[0010] The control unit automatically creates the corresponding co-pilot expert system or pilot expert system based on the received information about the selected flight training role, so as to assist the trainee in completing the flight training task by performing flight procedures through the reconstructed single-person aircraft cockpit.

[0011] Based on the student's selected flight training role, the reconfigurable single-person aircraft cockpit of the autonomous single-person flight training equipment is reconstructed. A corresponding co-pilot expert system or pilot expert system is created for each flight training role, enabling them to cooperate with the student in operating flight procedures through the reconfigured single-person aircraft cockpit. This allows the student to independently complete single-person flight training tasks. Therefore, using the reconfigured autonomous single-person flight training equipment, students can completely independently conduct cockpit familiarization training, normal procedure operation training, or non-normal procedure operation training, thus achieving fully independent flight training and learning.

[0012] Combining the aforementioned flight training methods, the single-person autonomous flight training equipment, while ensuring the training experience and effectiveness, can effectively enhance trainees' self-learning space and tap into their self-learning potential, greatly improving training efficiency and reducing training costs. Furthermore, this autonomous flight method, utilizing a reconfigurable single-person aircraft cockpit, can meet trainees' expectations for independent pilot or co-pilot flight training, innovating training concepts, improving existing training models, enriching training product categories, and providing more customized services tailored to individual needs.

[0013] Furthermore, by combining the co-pilot expert system or the pilot expert system, trainees can conduct flight training without instructor guidance through mutual cooperation and learning with the expert system. This eliminates the dependence on instructors during flight training, thereby breaking the limitations of training time and training venue and significantly improving training efficiency.

[0014] According to one embodiment of this application, selectable flight training roles include pilot flight training, co-pilot flight training, pilot-co-pilot joint flight training, co-pilot joint flight training, pilot flight training with pilot and co-pilot joint flight training, and co-pilot flight training with pilot and co-pilot joint flight training. Trainees can select a flight training role according to their needs through the role selection module and trigger the reconfigurable single-person aircraft cockpit of the corresponding single-person autonomous flight training equipment to reconfigure, thereby completing the desired single-person flight training or combined flight training, etc.

[0015] According to one embodiment of this application, the step of reconfiguring a single-person aircraft cockpit includes manually changing the position of the main components of the single-person aircraft cockpit, or automatically changing the position of the main components by a control unit based on received information about the selected flight training role, thereby changing the configuration of the single-person aircraft cockpit.

[0016] According to one embodiment of this application, the method of conducting flight training using a single-person autonomous flight training device further includes, when the selected flight training role is a master pilot flight training, co-pilot flight training, master pilot flight training, or co-pilot flight training, multiple reconfigured single-person aircraft cockpits are connected to each other through their respective communication units, thereby allowing multiple trainees to cooperate in executing flight procedures through their respective reconfigured single-person aircraft cockpits.

[0017] According to one embodiment of this application, the corresponding co-pilot expert system or pilot expert system is configured to demonstrate, run, and announce the operational tasks in the standard operating procedures that are in conjunction with the selected flight training role, thereby assisting the trainee in completing the complete procedural operation training.

[0018] According to one embodiment of this application, the method of conducting flight training using a single-person autonomous flight training device further includes, when the selected flight training role is a master pilot flight training or a co-pilot flight training, the control unit does not create a co-pilot expert system or a master pilot expert system, thereby enabling trainees to cooperate with each other to complete all flight procedure operations through their respective reconstructed single-person aircraft cockpits.

[0019] According to one embodiment of this application, the method for flight training using a single-person autonomous flight training device further includes the control unit of the single-person autonomous flight training device automatically setting the corresponding flight training task and parameters based on the received information about the selected flight training role. The control unit first automatically sets the aircraft training task corresponding to the selected flight training role, and then sets the flight training parameters according to the set flight training task. The flight training parameter settings include standard flight procedure operation settings, fault settings, aircraft parameter settings, flight parameters, and environmental status settings for each flight phase.

[0020] According to one embodiment of this application, the method of conducting flight training using a single-person autonomous flight training device further includes, after completing the corresponding flight training task and parameter settings, playing a standard flight tutorial demonstration to the trainee through a display unit. The standard flight tutorial demonstration includes demonstrations of cockpit equipment operation and instruction recording, flight plan formulation, and demonstrations and explanations of normal operating procedures, abnormal operating procedures, and standard flight operating procedures.

[0021] According to one embodiment of this application, the step of playing a standard flight tutorial demonstration to a student includes playing a complete standard flight tutorial demonstration to the student through a display unit when the single-person autonomous flight training device is in offline learning mode; and when the single-person autonomous flight training device is in online learning mode, the control unit controls the display unit to play a demonstration and explanation of subsequent standard flight operation procedures to the student step by step according to the student's flight procedure operation input.

[0022] According to one embodiment of this application, the single-person autonomous flight training device further includes a recording module connected to the control unit. The recording module is configured to record the actual flight procedure operations and callouts of the trainee in real time, and send the recorded actual flight procedure operations and callouts to the control unit.

[0023] According to one embodiment of this application, the method for flight training using a single-person autonomous flight training device further includes, based on the student's actual flight procedure operation from the recording module, comparing the actual flight procedure operation with the corresponding standard flight procedure operation in the standard flight operation procedure through the control unit, so as to assess the student's learning of the actual flight procedure operation.

[0024] According to one embodiment of this application, the method of conducting flight training using a single-person autonomous flight training device further includes displaying to the trainee the comparison results of actual flight procedure operation and standard flight procedure operation through the display unit of the single-person autonomous flight training device.

[0025] According to one embodiment of this application, the method for flight training using a single-person autonomous flight training device further includes generating a practical line based on the student's actual flight procedure operation and actual call-out points, comparing the practical line with a standard line, and evaluating the student's operational status based on the comparison results.

[0026] By recording the trainee's operations through the recording module, the results of comparing the actual operation with the standard operating procedure are presented. The intuitive comparison between the standard line and the actual operation line shows the trainee's operating status, which can realize the correctness assessment of the flight training process, thereby improving the accuracy of trainees' independent learning of flight training operations.

[0027] According to one embodiment of this application, the step of generating a standard line includes forming a standard flight curve through standard flight procedure operation; marking the tasks to be assessed in the standard flight curve; and forming a standard line based on the marked tasks or ideal callout points.

[0028] According to one embodiment of this application, the step of generating a practice line includes forming an actual flight curve by recording actual flight procedure operations; matching the actual flight curve with a predetermined standard flight curve to mark the actual task performed by the trainee; and forming a practice line based on the actual task performed or the recorded actual call-out points.

[0029] According to one embodiment of this application, the method for conducting flight training using a single-person autonomous flight training device further includes disabling the co-pilot expert system or the pilot expert system via a control unit based on the student's request input.

[0030] When needed, the corresponding patented system can be disabled, thereby allowing autonomous flight training to be conducted solely through the operation of the reconstructed single-person autonomous flight training equipment by the trainees in cooperation with each other, enabling the trainees to complete all flight training tasks.

[0031] This application also provides a computer-readable medium having stored computer-readable instructions thereon, which, when executed on a device, cause the device to perform the method described above.

[0032] Based on common knowledge in the field, the above-mentioned preferred embodiments can be combined arbitrarily to obtain the various preferred embodiments of this application.

[0033] The positive and progressive effects of the above-described embodiments of this application are as follows:

[0034] 1. By reconstructing the cockpit and installing individual autonomous flight training equipment, combined with the established co-pilot or pilot expert system, trainees can eliminate the need for instructors and independently conduct flight mission operation procedure training for either the pilot or co-pilot. This allows them to flexibly schedule their flight training time. Furthermore, trainees' flight training will not be limited by the time or energy of their co-pilots, thus enabling them to conduct cockpit familiarization training, normal operating procedure training, or non-normal operating procedure training completely independently, ultimately achieving fully independent flight training.

[0035] 2. Under the premise of enabling trainees to fully engage in independent learning, multiple reconstructed single-person autonomous flight training devices can be connected via networks and other means to enable two-person and multi-person cooperative flight training, breaking the limitations of training time and training venue and greatly improving training efficiency.

[0036] 3. The standard operating procedures are demonstrated to trainees through the display unit, which helps them better understand the theoretical knowledge and achieve flight training tasks such as familiarizing themselves with cockpit operations and displays, and understanding normal and abnormal procedures. Moreover, by using both offline and online modes to demonstrate the standard operating procedures, trainees can choose the appropriate learning method for the flight training process based on their own proficiency.

[0037] 4. By demonstrating standard operating procedures and assessing flight operation status, the accuracy of flight training process can be improved, further reducing the pressure on instructor resources. Attached Figure Description

[0038] Figure 1 A flowchart illustrating a method for flight training using a single-person autonomous flight training device according to a preferred embodiment of this application is shown schematically. Detailed Implementation

[0039] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this application clearer, the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings showing multiple embodiments according to this application. It should be understood that all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments described in this application without creative effort will fall within the scope of protection of this application.

[0040] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used in this application have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this application pertains; the terms "comprising," "having," etc., in the specification, claims, and foregoing description of the drawings are open-ended terms. Thus, "comprising" or "having" means, for example, one or more steps, having one or more steps, but not limited to having only these one or more steps.

[0041] The inventors of this application recognized that aircraft cockpits with a primary cockpit configuration and those with a co-pilot configuration share many structural similarities. These similarities often correspond to the same standard operating procedures that trainees need to master. Therefore, current flight training methods suffer from redundant instructor requirements, resulting in significant pressure on instructor resource allocation. Meanwhile, existing research has developed a single-person autonomous flight training device with a reconfigurable single-person cockpit, which can meet the needs of a single person for cockpit environment and instrument equipment familiarization. However, due to the dependence of current flight training methods on instructors, and the fact that completing operational procedure training requires at least the cooperation of the primary and co-pilots, trainees currently still need the guidance of an instructor or the cooperation of a partner to complete flight training tasks, including operational procedure training.

[0042] At least regarding the above issues, such as Figure 1As shown, this application provides a method for flight training using a single-person autonomous flight training device. The single-person autonomous flight training device includes a role input module, a control unit, and a reconfigurable single-person aircraft cockpit connected to each other. The reconfigurable single-person aircraft cockpit can be optionally reconfigured into a primary cockpit configuration or a co-pilot configuration. The method includes the following steps:

[0043] S1. Trainees input information about the selected flight training role through the role input module;

[0044] S2. Reconstruct the single-person aircraft cockpit according to the selected flight training role, so that the reconstructed single-person aircraft cockpit matches the flight training role selected by the trainee; and

[0045] S3. The control unit automatically creates the corresponding co-pilot expert system or pilot expert system based on the received information about the selected flight training role, so as to assist the trainee in completing the flight training task by performing flight procedures through the reconstructed single-person aircraft cockpit.

[0046] Based on the student's selected flight training role, the reconfigurable single-person aircraft cockpit of the autonomous single-person flight training equipment is reconstructed. A corresponding co-pilot expert system (AIPM) or pilot expert system (AIPF) is created for each flight training role, enabling the co-pilot to work with the student to operate flight procedures through the reconfigured single-person aircraft cockpit, thus allowing the student to independently complete single-person flight training tasks. Therefore, using the reconfigured autonomous single-person flight training equipment, students can completely independently conduct cockpit familiarization training, normal procedure operation training, or non-normal procedure operation training, thereby achieving fully independent flight training and learning.

[0047] In step S1, based on the provided optional flight training roles, the trainee inputs information about the selected flight training role through the role selection module of the single-person autonomous flight training device, and the input information is transmitted to the control unit via the role selection module. The optional flight training roles include pilot flight training, co-pilot flight training, pilot-co-pilot flight training, pilot-co-pilot flight training, pilot-co-pilot flight training, and co-pilot flight training for pilot-co-pilot flights, all for completing single-person or combined flight training missions.

[0048] In step S2, the position of the main components can be manually changed by the trainee, or the position of the main components can be automatically changed by the control unit based on the received information about the selected flight training role, thereby changing the configuration of the single-person aircraft cockpit.

[0049] In one embodiment, the main components of a reconfigurable single-seat aircraft cockpit include a display unit, a backup instrument control panel, a central control console, a sunshade and instrument panel with a double-panel structure, and a top panel. The specific steps for changing the position of these main components include rotating the display unit and backup instrument control panel, rotating the top panel around its lower edge, and moving the central control console to achieve the reconfiguration of the single-seat aircraft cockpit. Optionally, each of the rotating main components integrates an angle detector capable of detecting the rotation angle of the component and feeding it back to the control unit to automatically align the display content on the component.

[0050] In step S3, when the selected flight training role is primary pilot flight training, primary pilot-on-flight training, first pilot flight training, or first pilot-on-flight training, the control unit creates a corresponding AIPM or AIPF to cooperate with the flight training role for flight training. The step of creating the corresponding AIPM or AIPF may include the control unit determining the cooperating role based on the flight training role selected by the trainee, then searching through industry or airline-provided flight training manuals for the standard procedural operations and corresponding tasks required by the cooperating role, and writing this information into a storage unit connected to the control unit according to the XML manual writing method for real-time retrieval.

[0051] Therefore, the AIPM or AIPF created can realize the procedural operation tasks, operation and communication of the co-pilot or pilot in the standard flight procedure operation process, thereby cooperating with the pilot or co-pilot to complete the complete operation procedure training, enabling trainees to complete flight training and learning independently.

[0052] When the selected flight training role is a combined flight training, co-pilot flight training, master pilot flight training, or co-pilot flight training, multiple reconfigured single-person aircraft cockpits will communicate with each other through their respective communication units, allowing trainees to cooperate with each other to perform flight procedures through their respective reconfigured single-person aircraft cockpits.

[0053] Furthermore, when the selected flight training role is primary pilot flight training or primary pilot co-pilot flight training, the control unit does not create AIPM or AIPF after the flight training mission is set up, so that trainees can cooperate with each other to complete all flight procedure operations through their respective reconfigured single-person aircraft cockpits.

[0054] Optionally, step S1 may further include logging into the flight training learning system of the single-person autonomous flight training device via a key, and step S2 may further include initializing the single-person autonomous flight training device.

[0055] Optionally, the method of using a single-person autonomous flight training device for flight training also includes setting flight training tasks and flight training parameters, which includes the control unit of the single-person autonomous flight training device automatically setting the corresponding flight training tasks and parameters based on received information about the selected flight training role.

[0056] Specifically, the control unit first automatically sets the aircraft training task corresponding to the selected flight training role, and then sets the flight training parameters according to the set flight training task. The flight training parameter settings include standard flight procedure operation settings, fault settings, aircraft parameter settings, flight parameter and environmental status settings for each flight phase.

[0057] Optionally, the method of conducting flight training using any of the above-mentioned single-person autonomous flight training devices also includes, after completing the corresponding flight training task and parameter settings, playing a standard flight tutorial demonstration to the trainee through the display unit of the single-person autonomous flight training device. The standard flight tutorial demonstration includes demonstrations of cockpit equipment operation and instruction recording, flight plan formulation, and demonstrations and explanations of normal operating procedures, abnormal operating procedures, and standard flight operating procedures.

[0058] Preferably, the standard flight tutorial demonstration has both an offline learning mode and an online training mode.

[0059] In offline mode, the single-person autonomous flight training equipment fully demonstrates the cockpit operation and instruction recording of various aircraft systems, flight plan formulation, normal operating procedures and abnormal operating procedures through the display unit, allowing trainees to learn offline.

[0060] In online mode, the demonstration of standard flight operating procedures is linked with the student's operations (or connected to the single-person autonomous flight training equipment). The control unit receives the student's flight procedure operation input, and the student's corresponding input operations gradually trigger and control the display unit to play the subsequent demonstration and explanation of the standard flight operating procedures to the student, so as to help the student complete all the procedures as correctly as possible.

[0061] Optionally, the above flight training method also includes assessing the trainee's actual operational performance. The single-person autonomous flight training device also includes a recording module communicatively connected to the control unit. In this case, the steps for assessing the trainee's operational performance may specifically include recording the trainee's actual flight training operations and the locations of their calls in real time using the recording module of the single-person autonomous flight training device, and sending the recorded actual flight training operations and the locations of their calls to the control unit of the single-person autonomous flight training device. Based on the trainee's actual flight training operations from the recording module, the control unit compares the actual flight training operations with the standard flight operations in the standard flight operation procedure to assess the trainee's learning of the actual flight procedure operation.

[0062] Preferably, the display unit of the single-person autonomous flight training device intuitively displays to the trainee the comparison results of the actual flight procedure operation and the standard flight procedure operation.

[0063] Optionally, the above flight training method also includes assessing the trainee's operational status. Specifically, a practical line is generated based on the trainee's actual flight training operations and the actual call-out points, and the practical line is compared with a standard line to present the trainee's operational status.

[0064] The step of generating the standard line includes forming a standard flight curve through standard operations, marking the tasks to be assessed in the standard flight curve, and forming the aforementioned standard line based on the marked tasks or ideal callout points.

[0065] Furthermore, the step of generating the practical training line includes forming an actual flight curve by recording actual flight training operations, matching the actual flight curve with a predetermined standard flight curve, marking the actual tasks performed by the trainees, and forming the aforementioned practical training line based on the actual tasks performed or the recorded actual shouting points.

[0066] In summary, during the assessment of trainees' practical training, the control unit evaluates their actual operational content and uses a display unit to visually present a comparison between the actual and standard operating procedures. This allows trainees to clearly see shortcomings in their actual procedures, enabling a correct assessment of the training process and facilitating targeted learning and practice. Furthermore, during the assessment, the control unit generates corresponding standard and practical lines based on the actual and standard operating procedures, and the comparison between these lines visually presents the trainee's operational status. This allows trainees to adjust their state promptly during flight training, thereby improving the accuracy and efficiency of their self-learning of operating procedures.

[0067] Specifically, the steps for assessing trainee operations may include providing standard flight parameters for each flight phase and marking the flight training tasks or callout points to be assessed to form a standard line. Optionally, in step S3 above, after the trainee enters the training assessment mode, the system begins recording the trainee's operations and calls, forming an actual flight curve, which is then compared and matched with the standard line. The points where the trainee actually performs tasks or makes calls are marked to generate a practical operation line, presenting the comparison between the practical operation line and the standard line to assess the operational status.

[0068] Alternatively, when multiple single-person autonomous flight training devices are networked and reconfigured, each device provides assessment results for the selected flight training role. For example, when the selected flight training role is master pilot flight training, first pilot flight training, or master / first pilot flight training, the corresponding reconfigured single-person aircraft cockpits are connected for communication. This allows trainees to perform flight procedures through their respective reconfigured single-person aircraft cockpits to complete flight training tasks. Furthermore, each corresponding single-person autonomous flight training device records and assesses each trainee's actual procedure operation and operational status.

[0069] Optionally, during flight training using the above-described flight training methods, the AIPF or AIPM can be disabled at any time as needed, allowing the trainee to complete subsequent procedures. For example, when the AIPF is disabled, all flight training tasks are performed by the trainee selected as the co-pilot; when the AIPM is disabled, all tasks are performed by the trainee selected as the pilot. When conducting complete pilot-co-pilot combined flight training, the two single-person autonomous flight training devices are networked and reconfigured into a complete cockpit to support role switching and two-person crew flight training.

[0070] For example, when conducting a complete flight training, i.e., when one student chooses to conduct pilot flight training in a pilot-co-pilot joint flight and another student chooses to conduct pilot flight training in a pilot-co-pilot joint flight to cooperate in the flight training, the AIPM corresponding to the pilot flight training is disabled, and the AIPF corresponding to the co-pilot flight training is disabled, so that both students can complete all flight training tasks through the corresponding reconstructed single-person aircraft cockpit.

[0071] When a student chooses to conduct pilot flight training with one pilot and another chooses to conduct pilot flight training with one pilot and one co-pilot, multiple single-person autonomous flight training devices can communicate via the network without creating corresponding AIPM and AIPF, and achieve network connection between the reconstructed pilot cockpit and co-pilot cockpit to form a complete cockpit, allowing two-person or multi-person crews to conduct flight training together.

[0072] Therefore, the above flight training methods can be used to conduct autonomous flight training in the following scenarios:

[0073] (1) Sequential single-person pilot and co-pilot flight training: Student A first selects the pilot flight training role, and the reconfigurable single-person aircraft cockpit for autonomous flight training is reconfigured into the pilot cockpit configuration. He then cooperates with the created AIPM to conduct single-person pilot flight training. After the training is completed, he then selects the co-pilot flight training role, and the reconfigurable single-person aircraft cockpit for autonomous flight training is reconfigured into the co-pilot configuration. He then cooperates with the created AIPF to conduct single-person co-pilot flight training.

[0074] (2) Sequential co-pilot flight training: Student B first selects the co-pilot flight training role, and the reconfigurable single-person aircraft cockpit for autonomous flight training is reconfigured into the co-pilot cockpit configuration. He then cooperates with the created AIPF to conduct single-person co-pilot flight training. After the training is completed, he then selects a single-pilot flight training student again, and the reconfigurable single-person aircraft cockpit for autonomous flight training is reconfigured into the main cockpit configuration. He then cooperates with the created AIPM to conduct single-pilot flight training.

[0075] (3) Two-person pilot and co-pilot flight training. Student A selects the pilot flight training role, and one single-person autonomous flight training device is reconfigured into a pilot cockpit configuration. At the same time, student B selects the co-pilot flight training role, and another single-person autonomous flight training device is reconfigured into a co-pilot configuration. The reconfigured single-person autonomous flight training devices are networked to form a complete cockpit, thus allowing students A and B to conduct combined flight training.

[0076] (4) Two-person pilot / co-pilot flight training. Student A selects the role of pilot-on-flight training or co-pilot-on-flight training, and one single-person autonomous flight training device is reconfigured into a pilot-on-flight or co-pilot configuration. At the same time, student B selects the role of pilot-on-flight training or co-pilot-on-flight training, and another single-person autonomous flight training device is reconfigured into a pilot-on-flight or co-pilot configuration. The reconfigured single-person autonomous flight training devices are networked, thus allowing students A and B to conduct combined flight training.

[0077] It should be understood that in the aforementioned scenario (1), multiple single-pilot flight training sessions and subsequent single-co-pilot flight training sessions can be conducted simultaneously. In the aforementioned scenario (2), multiple single-co-pilot flight training sessions and subsequent single-pilot flight training sessions can be conducted simultaneously.

[0078] In the above scenario (1), the steps for using a single-person autonomous flight training device for flight training may specifically include: student A first starts and logs into the single-person autonomous flight training device and selects the flight training role as the master pilot for flight training; the single-person autonomous flight training device automatically reconstructs the reconfigurable single-person aircraft cockpit into the master cockpit configuration according to the selected flight training role and performs initialization settings; the single-person autonomous flight training control unit creates an AIPM, which cooperates with student A to complete the flight training task and records it in real time; and conducts subsequent single-person co-pilot flight training.

[0079] The aforementioned single-pilot flight training includes: selecting single-pilot flight training; adjusting the single-pilot autonomous flight training equipment to a co-pilot configuration; creating an AIPF to cooperate with the student in co-pilot flight training to complete the flight training mission, and recording in real time.

[0080] Optionally, in the above scenarios (1) and (2), the steps of using a single-person autonomous flight training device for flight training may further include: after reconstructing the single-person aircraft cockpit, the control unit automatically sets the corresponding flight training tasks and related parameters based on the flight training role selected by the student; using the display unit to demonstrate and record the operation and instructions of the cockpit equipment, the flight plan formulation, normal operation procedures and abnormal operation procedures; evaluating the student's operation based on the recorded student flight operation assessment, and evaluating the student's operation status by comparing the practical line with the standard line, thereby achieving the correctness assessment of the primary pilot training process; and after mastering the primary and secondary pilot flight training, freely and randomly setting the AIPM or AIPF to disable, so that student A can complete all subsequent tasks alone.

[0081] In the above scenario (3), the combined flight training of trainees A and B includes the following steps:

[0082] After selecting the flight training roles of primary and co-pilot for online flight training, student A first logs into a single-person autonomous flight training device and selects primary flight training, adjusting the single-person autonomous flight training device to the primary cockpit configuration. Student B then logs into another single-person autonomous flight training device and selects the flight training role of co-pilot for online flight training, adjusting the single-person autonomous flight training device to the co-pilot configuration. After the reconstruction is completed, the two single-person autonomous flight training devices automatically connect to form a complete cockpit and perform initialization settings.

[0083] Optionally, in the above scenario (3), the steps of using a single-person autonomous flight training device for flight training may further include: student A sets the flight training tasks and parameters related to the pilot flight training through the control unit, and student B sets the flight training tasks and parameters related to the co-pilot flight training; after the flight training tasks are set, there is no need to create corresponding AIPM and AIPF for student A and student B or disable the created AIPM and AIPF, so that student A and student B can cooperate to complete the flight training through each other's program operations; and assess the pilot operation status of student A and / or the co-pilot operation status of student B, compare the standard operation status with the student operation status, and realize the correctness assessment of the pilot flight training and / or co-pilot flight training process.

[0084] As can be seen from the above, the flight training method provided in this application can effectively enhance trainees' self-learning space and tap their self-learning potential while ensuring the training experience and effectiveness, thereby greatly improving training efficiency and reducing training costs.

[0085] By combining the created co-pilot expert system or pilot expert system, trainees can conduct flight training without instructor guidance through mutual cooperation and learning with the expert system, thus eliminating their dependence on instructors during flight training. After trainees have completed sufficient independent learning, multiple reconstructed single-person autonomous flight training devices can be connected via networks, enabling two-person and multi-person cooperative flight training. This breaks the limitations of training time and location, significantly improving training efficiency.

[0086] Furthermore, this flight training method can demonstrate standard operating procedures to trainees through a display unit during flight training, thereby facilitating trainees' understanding of theoretical knowledge and enabling them to familiarize themselves with cockpit operations and displays, as well as normal and abnormal procedures during flight training. This single-person autonomous flight training equipment can also improve the accuracy of flight training process through standard operating procedure demonstrations, flight operation status assessments, and other steps, further reducing the pressure on instructor resources.

[0087] Furthermore, this autonomous flight method utilizes a reconfigurable single-pilot cockpit and a created expert system to meet trainees' expectations for independent pilot or co-pilot flight training, innovates training concepts, improves existing training models, enriches training product categories, and can also provide more customized services that meet their needs.

[0088] Optionally, to achieve modularity of autonomous flight training equipment, the above methods and steps can be integrated into the intelligent auxiliary instructor system (AI instructor system) of the single-person autonomous flight training equipment. The AI ​​instructor system includes a resource management and allocation subsystem, an auxiliary training subsystem, and an assessment and evaluation subsystem, which are used for the operation management, resource allocation, auxiliary training, and assessment and evaluation of the entire system, thereby helping trainees to complete flight training and learning independently.

[0089] The resource management and allocation subsystem is used for the operation management and resource allocation of the entire single-person autonomous flight training equipment, completing functions such as login management, training records, maintenance management, and resource allocation. The auxiliary training subsystem assists trainees in their learning, including functions such as role selection, training task and parameter settings, and demonstration of standard operating procedures. The assessment and evaluation subsystem includes training assessment and evaluation functions.

[0090] In addition, this application also provides a computer-readable medium having computer-readable instructions stored thereon, which, when executed on a device, cause the device to perform the method described above.

[0091] While specific embodiments of this application have been described above, those skilled in the art should understand that these are merely illustrative examples, and the scope of protection of this application is defined by the appended claims. Those skilled in the art can make various changes or modifications to these embodiments without departing from the principles and essence of this application, but all such changes and modifications fall within the scope of protection of this application.

Claims

1. A method for flight training using a single-person autonomous flight training device, wherein, The single-person autonomous flight training device includes a role input module, a control unit, and a reconfigurable single-person aircraft cockpit connected to each other, wherein the reconfigurable single-person aircraft cockpit is configured to be optionally reconfigured into a primary cockpit configuration or a co-pilot configuration, and the method includes the following steps: Trainees input information about their selected flight training role through the role input module; The reconfigurable single-seat cockpit is reconstructed according to the selected flight training role, so that the reconstructed single-seat cockpit matches the flight training role selected by the trainee; and The control unit automatically creates a corresponding co-pilot expert system or pilot expert system based on the received information about the selected flight training role, so as to assist the trainee in performing flight procedures through the reconstructed single-person aircraft cockpit to complete the flight training task.

2. The method according to claim 1, wherein, Selectable flight training roles include pilot flight training, first officer flight training, pilot-first officer joint flight training, first officer joint flight training, pilot flight training with pilot and first officer joint flight training, and first officer joint flight training with pilot and first officer joint flight training.

3. The method according to claim 1, wherein, The steps for reconfiguring the reconfigurable single-seat aircraft cockpit include: The configuration of the single-person aircraft cockpit can be altered by manually changing the position of its main components or by the control unit automatically changing the position of the main components based on received information about the selected flight training role.

4. The method according to claim 1, wherein, The corresponding co-pilot expert system or pilot expert system is configured to demonstrate, run, and announce the operational tasks in the standard operating procedures that are in conjunction with the selected flight training role, thereby assisting the trainee in completing the complete procedural operation training.

5. The method according to claim 2, wherein, The method further includes: When the selected flight training role is a combined flight training, co-pilot flight training, master pilot flight training with master and co-pilot, or co-pilot flight training with master and co-pilot, multiple reconfigured single-person aircraft cockpits communicate with each other through their respective communication units, thereby allowing multiple trainees to cooperate in executing flight procedures through their respective reconfigured single-person aircraft cockpits.

6. The method according to claim 5, wherein, The method further includes: When the selected flight training role is the primary pilot flight training or the co-pilot flight training of the primary pilot and co-pilot, the control unit does not create the co-pilot expert system or the primary pilot expert system, so that the trainees can cooperate with each other to complete all flight procedure operations through their respective reconstructed single-person aircraft cockpits.

7. The method according to claim 1, wherein, The method further includes: Based on the received information about the selected flight training role, the control unit automatically sets the corresponding flight training task and parameters. Specifically, the control unit first automatically sets the aircraft training task corresponding to the selected flight training role, and then sets the flight training parameters according to the set flight training task. The flight training parameter settings include standard flight procedure operation settings, fault settings, aircraft parameter settings, flight parameters, and environmental status settings for each flight phase.

8. The method according to claim 7, wherein, The method further includes: After completing the corresponding flight training tasks and setting parameters, the standard flight tutorial demonstration is played to the trainee through the display unit of the single-person autonomous flight training equipment. The standard flight tutorial demonstration includes demonstrations of cockpit equipment operation and instruction recording, flight plan formulation, and demonstrations and explanations of normal operating procedures, abnormal operating procedures, and standard flight operating procedures.

9. The method according to claim 8, wherein, The steps for showing students a standard flight instruction demonstration include: When the single-person autonomous flight training device is in offline learning mode, the standard flight tutorial demonstration is played in its entirety to the student through the display unit; and When the single-person autonomous flight training device is in online learning mode, the control unit controls the display unit to gradually play demonstrations and explanations of subsequent standard flight procedures to the student based on the student's flight procedure input.

10. The method according to claim 8, wherein, The single-person autonomous flight training device also includes a recording module connected to the control unit. The recording module is configured to record the student's actual flight procedure operations and actual call-out locations in real time, and send the recorded actual flight procedure operations and actual call-out locations to the control unit.

11. The method according to claim 10, wherein, The method further includes: Based on the student's actual flight procedure operations from the recording module, the control unit compares the actual flight procedure operations with the corresponding standard flight procedure operations in the standard flight operation procedure to assess the student's learning of the actual flight procedure operations.

12. The method according to claim 11, wherein, The method further includes: The display unit of the single-person autonomous flight training device displays the comparison results of the actual flight procedure operation and the standard flight procedure operation to the trainee.

13. The method according to claim 10, wherein, The method further includes: A practice line is generated based on the actual flight procedure operation or the actual call-out point described by the student. The practice line is then compared with the standard line to evaluate the student's operational status based on the comparison results.

14. The method according to claim 13, wherein, The steps for generating the standard line include: A standard flight curve is generated by operating the aforementioned standard flight procedure; Mark the tasks to be assessed in the standard flight curve; and A standard line is formed based on the marked task or ideal shouting point.

15. The method according to claim 14, wherein, The steps for generating the practical line include: The actual flight curve is generated by recording the actual flight procedure operations; The actual flight curves are matched with standard flight curves to mark the actual tasks performed by the trainees; and The practical line is formed based on the actual locations where tasks were performed or actual announcements were recorded.

16. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 15, wherein, The method further includes: Based on the student's request input, the control unit disables either the co-pilot expert system or the driver expert system.

17. A computer-readable medium having stored thereon computer-readable instructions, wherein the computer-readable instructions, when executed on a device, cause the device to perform the method according to any one of claims 1 to 16.

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