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A Company Created An Airplane That Simplifies Flying, Making The Experience More Similar To Driving A Car. This Innovative Design Promises To Reduce Costs And Prevent Up To 90% Of Aviation Accidents.
Piloting an airplane is certainly among the most challenging and difficult skills to learn. However, Airhart Aeronautics, a company from California, promises to radically simplify this process with its Airhart Sling aircraft, which aims to automate much of the flying functions, making the experience more accessible to a larger audience.
Currently in prototype phase, the Airhart Sling is a four-seater aircraft based on the TSi model from Sling Aircraft. The light structure of the TSi, along with its Rotax 915iS turbocharged engine, allows the airplane to achieve a cruising speed of 170 mph (274 km/h) and a range of up to 800 nautical miles (1,482 km). However, it is in the flying experience that the Airhart Sling truly stands out.
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Airplane With Simplified Controls
Unlike traditional aircraft, which have complex controls such as the yoke and rudder pedals, the Airhart Sling adopts the “Airhart Assist” system, which drastically reduces the amount of manual actions required of the pilot.
With a simple movement of the yoke in the desired direction, the onboard computer system converts this instruction into commands for the engine and control surfaces. Everything is done electronically, through a fly-by-wire system, similar to that used in commercial aircraft, but simplified.
In addition to the simplified control, the aircraft automates procedures that would normally be performed manually by pilots. This includes filing flight plans and even executing pre-flight checklists.
“We want it to be much more like a typical driving experience, where you enter a destination and our software figures out the best route to get there, taking into account the terrain, weather, airspace congestion, and all that kind of stuff,” says Nikita Ermoshkin, CEO and co-founder of Airhart Aeronautics.
More Technology On Board
Another differentiator of the Airhart Sling is how it handles radio communications. The avionics system is capable of automatically transcribing all radio messages sent by air traffic controllers, displaying them on a screen within the cockpit.
This reduces the need for the pilot to quickly memorize instructions, facilitating decision-making in high-pressure situations.
In the future, the company plans to incorporate even more technology. The system will be able to communicate verbally with flight controllers through automated voice technology, which would add even more layers of convenience and safety for pilots.
Regulations And Safety
Although a pilot of an Airhart Sling still needs to go through the same training level as a pilot of a private aircraft, this may change soon.
According to the MOSAIC regulations being discussed, it will be possible to obtain a restricted license to operate only simplified aircraft, such as the Airhart Sling.
And to ensure safety, Ermoshkin emphasizes that the control system has multiple redundancy mechanisms. “In the unlikely event of a software failure, we have several layers of backup. And if everything fails, the airplane has a fuselage parachute that can be manually activated,” explains the CEO.
Price And Launch
The Airhart Sling is already available for pre-order, with an initial production of 50 units. The total price of the aircraft will be US$ 500,000, but interested parties can make a refundable deposit of US$ 1,000 to secure their reservation. The first deliveries are expected in 2026.
However, Ermoshkin makes an exciting promise for the future: “Our ultimate goal is to build aircraft that cost only one hundred thousand dollars, without losing functionality.” This, according to him, will be possible over time and with advancements in the technology involved in the project.
In summary, the Airhart Sling promises to be a revolution in the world of aviation. Automating complex processes and making the flying experience simpler and more accessible, the aircraft may very well be the future of personal aviation.
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