SAFETY ASPECTS OF THE PERSONAL AIR TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM

摘要

This paper defines the safety aspects/safety problems of the PATS (Personal Air Transportation System) and their possible solution. Such system opens a new market considerable different from the general aviation. The personal aircraft will be operated by less-skilled pilots (owners, renters) at the small smart airports located close to the city centre and mostly in the uncontrolled airspace. Therefore the PATS developer must solve several unique safety problems. The philosophical approach to PATS safety must based on the specially developed operational concept including the well developed automation, pilot full assessment system, distance (ground) control at least for emergency situation and sophisticated (technical and administrative - financial) support.