6th Workshop on AAM Infrastructure
Sept. 20-22, 2022 — Save the Date!
Dayton, Ohio
This year's workshop will be based on the recent collaborative work conducted by the NASA AAM Ecosystem Community Integration Working Group on “Vertiport Location Considerations.” This effort identified some 445 considerations which will be presented in a white paper, “Advanced Air Mobility Vertiport Considerations: A List and Overview,” at this year's AIAA Aviation Forum in Chicago. To download a copy of the initial listing of the identified vertiport considerations click here. The final white paper has been released, and can be viewed here. Pricing In order to maximize the educational opportunity and the diversity of attendees, we have set the registration rates low.
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Book your hotel room: The meeting will be held at the Marriott at the University of Dayton at 1414 South Patterson Blvd, Dayton, Ohio, USA, 45409. A discounted room rate has been negotiated, so please book your room by August 26 within the hotel block to support the meeting — use this link only. Booking through the official link provides discounted parking, free wifi, a fully refundable reservation (through August 26) and the lowest price at the hotel. |
6th Workshop on AAM Infrastructure | ||
September 20-22, 2022 | Dayton, OH, USA All times are in EDT (UTC-5) |
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September 20, 2022 | ||
0800 - 0830 | Welcome and Introductions |
Jim Sherman, Vertical Flight Society Rex Alexander, 5-alpha and VFS Review of Congressional AAM Bills |
0830 - 1000 | Site Selection exercise (part 1)
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Moderator: Nancy Mendonca, Deputy AAM Mission Integration Office, NASA Rex Alexander, President, 5-alpha Clint Harper, Fellow, Urban Movement Labs |
1000 - 1030 | Short Break | |
1030 - 1200 | Site Selection exercise (part 2)
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Moderator: Nancy Mendonca, Deputy AAM Mission Integration Office, NASA Rex Alexander, President, 5-alpha Clint Harper, Fellow, Urban Movement Labs |
1200 - 1300 |
Lunch Break |
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1300 - 1400 | Breakout Sessions:
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Topic #1 - Cybersecurity: Facilitator: Carl Fagerholm, Sikorsky Topic #2 - Equity Considerations: Facilitator: Dr. Amber Woodburn McNair, Ohio State University |
1400 - 1430 | Short Break | |
1430 - 1530 | Breakout Sessions:
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Topic #3 - Vertiport Configuations: Facilitator: Thomas Mackie, Woolpert Topic #4 - SMS for Vertiports: Facilitator: Cliff Johnson, FAA |
1530 - 1600 | Short Break | |
1600 - 1730 | Breakout Sessions:
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Topic #5 - tbd: Facilitator: Ted Osborn, PS&S (invited) Topic #6 - Airspace Considerations: Facilitator: Doug Sweet, Architecture Techology Corp. |
1730 - 1830 | Reception | |
September 21, 2022 | ||
0800 - 0830 | Welcome and Introductions |
Rex Alexander, 5-alpha Overview of Standards in Process |
0830 - 1000 |
Batteries and Battery Test
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Moderator: Matilde D'Arpino, Ohio State University Rob Scholl, Textron eAviation Theodore Bohn, Argonne National Lab tba, tba |
1000 - 1030 | Short Break | |
1030 - 1200 |
Local Perspective
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Moderator: Clint Harper, Urban Movement Labs tba, tba tba, tba tba, tba |
1200 - 1300 | Lunch Break | |
1300 - 1400 | Breakout Session Report Outs
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Carl Fagerholm, Sikorsky Dr. Amber Woodburn McNair, Ohio State University Ted Osborn, PS&S Cliff Johnson, FAA Thomas Mackie, Woolpert Doug Sweet, Architecture Technology Corp. |
1400 - 1430 | Short Break | |
1430 - 1530 |
An International Perspective on Vertiports
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Moderator: Fethi Chebil, Vports Michael Dyment, NEXA Advisors tba, tba |
1530 - 1600 | Short Break | |
1600 - 1700 |
H2 at Airports and Vertiports
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Moderator: Arturo García-Alonso, AVports tba, tba tba, tba |
September 22, 2022 | ||
0800 - 0815 | Busses leave for Springfield-Beckley Airport |
Rex Alexander, 5-alpha |
0900 - 1400 |
Springfield-Beckley Municipal Airport Tour |
BETA Technologies Portable Vertiport BETA Technologies Simulator FlyOhio Community Vertiport Challenge Ohio UAS Center Agility Prime Program Display Moog SureFly Vehicle Springfield-Beckley Airport Future Development Plans |
1400 - 1430 |
Busses leave to return to the Marriott |
Rex Alexander, 5-alpha |
There are sponsorship opportunities available.
- Gold Sponsorship (5 max): $2,500 — includes logos/signage, flyer, two complimentary registrations and a 20-minute speaking slot. (Subject to approval and availability.)
- Silver Sponsorship (5 max): $1,500 — includes logos/signage, flyer, one complimentary registration and a 10-minute speaking slot. (Subject to approval and availability.)
- Advertiser (10 max): $500 — includes logos/signage. (Subject to approval and availability.)
More details can be found in the Sponsorship Application. Questions? Please contact Jim Sherman for more information.
Objectives
- Provide an open forum to stakeholders and interested parties from industry and applicable government and regulatory bodies to discuss Operations & Safety requirements and expectations as they relate to AAM technology and infrastructure.
- Conduct facilitated discussions regarding key Operational & Safety questions pertaining to AAM infrastructure to better understand potential eVTOL aircraft limitations and aerodynamic deficiencies that must be considered in future infrastructure development.
- Identify collaborative research and development opportunities necessary for creating safe infrastructure design standards based on aircraft performance criteria.
Deliverables
- Build upon existing safety data to identify pre-competitive areas where proactive industry collaboration would be valuable in accelerating adoption.
- Identify collaborative opportunities between industry and government agencies that will benefit the UAM industry.
- Draft consensus-based strategies to advance infrastructure Operations and Safety at key Federal, State and Local levels.
Organizers
- Rex Alexander, 5-Alpha
- Cliff Johnson, FAA Tech Center
- Nancy Mendonca, NASA
- Clint Harper, Urban Movement Labs
- Dr. Amber Woodburn McNair, Ohio State University
- Doug Sweet, Architecture Technology Corp.
- Matilde D'Arpino, Ohio State University
- Dr. Fethi Chebil, Vports
- Arturo Garcia-Alonso, AVports
Background
The Vertical Flight Society, founded in 1943 as the American Helicopter Society, is the world's leading professional organization working to advance vertical flight. VFS has been a leading advocate and supporter of what we call "The Electric VTOL Revolution." We held the world's eVTOL technical meeting in 2014; we now have 200+ hours of informative and educational videos on electric VTOL. A summary of the work that VFS and its partners have done, along with information on previous events and activities, can be found on this webpage.
In the 1st workshop in Sept. 2019, industry representatives and regulators focused on the "defining challenges" of electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, identifying key stakeholders and strategies for moving forward.
The 2nd Workshop on eVTOL Infrastructure, held virtually (due to COVID-19) in a series on sponsored webinars in April and May 2020, covered foundational elements needed to support the development of safe, functional and economically viable infrastructure to support UAM applications.
The 3rd Workshop on eVTOL Infrastructure, held virtually (due to COVID-19) in a series was held in September 2020, covered foundational elements needed to support the development of safe, functional and economically viable infrastructure to support UAM applications. A virtual tour of the FAA Technical Center in Atlantic City was also part of the program. The output of the workshop was captured via audience inputs and used to set the content for the 4th workshop.
The 4th Workshop on eVTOL Infrastructure, held virtually in March 2021, addressed policy changes needed to support the development of safe, functional and economically viable infrastructure to support UAM applications.
The 5th Workshop on eVTOL Infrastructure, also held virtually in September 2021, focusd on infrastructure operations and safety as they relate to eVTOL aircraft capabilities and performance.
Questions?
Please contact Jim Sherman for more information.
Updated Jun. 30, 2022