In addition to the mobile simulator at the Dayton Air Show in Ohio, Joby is installing two flight simulators developed with CAE. [Credit: Joby Aviation]
Key Takeaways:
Joby Aviation has chosen Dayton, Ohio, as its future manufacturing hub for eVTOL air taxis, with plans to produce 500 units annually once certified.
Joby is conducting an "Electric Skies Tour" featuring a mobile eVTOL simulator for public demonstrations, including a stop at the Dayton Air Show, to introduce the technology to future passengers.
The company is developing advanced, highly realistic CAE flight simulators for pilot training, aiming to train pilots in as little as six weeks once these simulators receive FAA certification.
Joby's eVTOL aircraft features a simplified fly-by-wire control system, designed for a pilot and four passengers, capable of 200 mph cruise speeds using a tiltrotor propulsion system.
Dayton, Ohio, could one day become an electric air taxi manufacturing stronghold after developer Joby Aviation picked it as its production hub in 2023. The hometown of the Wright brothers isn’t producing any eVTOL (electric vertical takeoff and landing) aircraft just yet.
But this weekend, residents and visitors can try out an eVTOL simulator.
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Jack is a staff writer covering advanced air mobility, including everything from drones to unmanned aircraft systems to space travel—and a whole lot more. He spent close to two years reporting on drone delivery for FreightWaves, covering the biggest news and developments in the space and connecting with industry executives and experts. Jack is also a basketball aficionado, a frequent traveler and a lover of all things logistics.
