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Presented at Forum 82 — the Vertical Flight Society's Annual Forum and Technology Display
Modeling and Simulation Technical Session
12 pages
Abstract:
The aerospace industry is undergoing a profound transformation driven by emerging aviation technologies, including Advanced Air Mobility (AAM), electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, and highly automated flight control systems. These complex systems often feature tightly coupled flight controls and power plants where traditional methods of compliance — relying heavily on physical ground and flight testing — are becoming increasingly impractical due to the vast number of potential interaction cases. To address this challenge, the SAE G-35 Modeling, Simulation, and Training for Emerging Aviation Technologies and Concepts Committee was formed to develop industry consensus standards. This presentation discusses the landmark release of SAE ARP7094, "Recommended Practice for Using Modeling and Simulation for Certification of Aircraft, Products, and Systems" and its role in establishing a standardized, simulation-based path to certification. The SAE G35C group is responsible for developing standards and procedures for using modeling and simulation as a method of compliance for the certification of AAM aircraft similar to the RCbS project conducted in collaboration between EASA, academia and industry in Europe.
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