Ten Cool Things We Learned at FLYING’s Virtual Event

Key figures across aviation took part in FLYING’s first virtual event: “What’s Next in General Aviation: A Virtual Event Presented by FlightSafety.”

Thom Patterson

Monday, November 01, 2021 at 06:14 PM ET

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FLYING's first virtual event gave us plenty of things to think about regarding the future of aviation. FLYING

Key Takeaways:

The general aviation industry is experiencing significant innovation with a "new pipeline of airplanes" featuring advanced designs across various categories, alongside a strong push towards electric aircraft and the increased use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF).
Technological advancements are revolutionizing avionics, introducing AI-based pilot aid systems, integrating tablet applications with aircraft systems, and enhancing flight simulation realism, with a focus on safety innovations like Garmin's Autoland.
New segments like drones, eVTOL, and the burgeoning STOL (Short Takeoff and Landing) aviation sport are emerging, complemented by innovative aircraft ownership models aimed at increasing accessibility and redefining flight experiences.

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It’s not every day you get the opportunity to hear inside information about the general aviation industry from such a wide variety of leaders, pioneers, and innovators. Key figures across manufacturing, avionics, experimental, STOL, sustainable fuels, and co-ownership took part Wednesday in FLYING’s first virtual event: “What’s Next in General Aviation: A Virtual Event Presented by FlightSafety.”

In case you missed it, here are a few highlights and takeaways.