SBIR-STTR Award

TakeFlight Interactive's automated training platform combines the power of games, AI, and data analytics into a Virtual Flight Instructor (VFI). Running as an overlay on consumer or deployed simulator hardware, the VFI manages the simulator, configures specific maneuvers and scenarios, and directs the trainee via detailed verbal instructions, real-time feedback, and objective grading of pilot performance. Pilots practice and master maneuvers on their own, at their own pace. Aggregated performance data provides for objective evaluation of training progress at squadron, flight, wing and command levels. Deployability across the entire range of simulation hardware, especially low-cost portable systems, radically increases availability of training. Beyond aviation, TakeFlight’s virtual instructor training technology may be applied to any real-time operator station that can be simulated.

TakeFlight Interactive has developed an artificial-intelligence based flight training platform and courseware: ‘AIVIator’. Leveraging game design, AI and data analytics, our platform provides engaging, self-directed training on COTS or cloud-based simulators. AIVIator provides detailed verbal instructions with real-time feedback, and objective grading of pilot performance. This enables airmen train on their own, at any time. Pilots will be able to access training as much as required to reach and retain combat readiness. Performance data is stored on the cloud for use by the pilot, instructor, Wing and Command. Our Phase II objective is to prove that TakeFlight’s commercially available platform can be extended to improve military flight training programs. Research is needed to further validate the quantitative benefits of this new technology.