Electric Aircraft Pilot Training In The Horizon.


Quantum Air and OSM Aviation Group just announced an electric aircraft pilot training partnership. OSM Aviation Academy will conduct the Quantum-branded pilot training program according to FAA commercial standards. Electric urban air mobility (UAM) is taking shape one step at a time.


OSM Aviation and Quantum have both placed substantial electric aircraft orders for the Bye Aerospace eFlyer. Based in Denver, Colorado, Bye Aerospace already has a 2-seat eFlyer and is working on a 4-seat variant. The eFlyer is already flying and I spent some time speaking with George Bye on how he is managing the company. More to follow on that. With significantly lower noise signature and enhanced altitude performance, the eFlyers will be delivered to the two companies starting at the end of next year.


OSM is offering the Quantum-branded training program with access to the Bye Aerospace eFlyer aircraft is one of the missing key ingredients in today’s burgeoning UAM industry. Pilot training and electric aircraft schools need to deploy quickly if we are to hit the 2023 mark.

George Bye, CEO of Bye Aerospace in a statement said; “Electric aviation, including our eFlyer family of electric aircraft, is the springboard for a movement that we believe will breathe new life into the aviation industry. That includes implementing creative ways to improve effectiveness, economic access to pilot training. The OSM-Quantum model, which focuses foremost on new professional pilot training safety, aligns perfectly with Bye Aerospace’s principles.”

Quantum Air plans to become the world’s first all-electric aircraft company that provides a viable alternative to the automobile. Its partnership with OSM Aviation shows it is putting the accent on infrastructure. As to OSM Aviation, it is a global aviation employment, technician training, and administration company with 6000 pilots and crew members across the globe. The company was founded in 1963 and will now provide the future of electric aviation education needed for the industry’s pilots.

Picture credit: Quantum Air.

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