As part of the Institute of Flight Systems and Automatic Control’s (FSR) ongoing research, the feasibility of future flight decks with a reduced crew is being explored. These modern flight decks must not only provide intuitive information for pilots but also offer support throughout all flight phases and situations. The demonstrate different specifications and automation levels of the systems in a working environment, a modern flight deck simulator is built at the FSR.

The students' task involves a comprehensive analysis of existing flight deck systems, functions and procedures. By focusing on one specific flight deck system (such as communication, head-up display, or primary flight instruments,…) students will develop innovative concepts, build prototypes and integrate them into the existing flight simulator. As a final step, these systems should be tested and evaluated by the students. The project concludes with a structured documentation of the development process. During the project time, the students will be part of the flight deck research team at the FSR.

Specific task allocations can be adjusted based on the project’s progress and the students’ preferences.