Forum Short Courses

Short Course on Electric VTOL Technology
Monday, May 4, 2026, 8 am - 5 pm
Palm Beach County Convention Center
Price: US$500 pp/$250 full-time students
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The Vertical Flight Society’s signature eVTOL class provides in-depth coverage of industry-standard battery systems development, advanced high-power hybrid-electric hardware , PEM fuel cells and hydrogen propulsion and as always, the fundamentals of Vertical Lift and rotor aeromechanics from design to state-of-the-art in acoustics .

Organized by the VFS eVTOL Technical Committee, this multi-presenter course provides an overview of the unique challenges and opportunities of this new class of vehicles. Both electric and hybrid-electric passenger carrying vertical flight  aircraft are covered for a variety of missions ranging from personal/private use to urban air taxis to regional electric VTOL bizjets.

Short Course on Electric VTOL Infrastructure
Monday, May 4, 2026, 8 am - 5 pm
Palm Beach County Convention Center
Price: US$450 pp/$150 full-time students
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From traditional helicopters to next-generation Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) aircraft, infrastructure is the foundation upon which safe, efficient, and scalable vertical flight operations depend. Yet it remains one of the most complex—and often misunderstood—elements of the aviation ecosystem. This intensive one-day course provides a comprehensive introduction to vertical flight infrastructure, combining regulatory insight, engineering principles, operational considerations, and real-world lessons learned. Participants will gain a clear understanding of the critical factors that influence infrastructure design, safety, performance, and long-term economic viability. Drawing on decades of industry leadership and practical experience, this course highlights both established best practices and emerging challenges shaping the future of vertical flight.