Kateryna Surkova, Kateryna Dolhoierova, Oleksandr Kukla DEVELOPMENT OF A WORKBOOK ON SIMULATOR AND FLIGHT TRAINING OF REMOTE PILOT OF UNMANNED AIRCRAFT

Abstract

Abstract. The article examines the theoretical and practical aspects of developing a training logbook for simulator and flight training of remote pilots of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). The relevance of the study is driven by the rapid development of unmanned aviation technologies and the growing demand for specialists capable of performing flights effectively and safely under various operational conditions. The proposed structure and content of the logbook are presented as a comprehensive didactic tool that facilitates the systematization of learning outcomes, ensures monitoring of professional competency development, and enhances the efficiency of the educational process. The main functions of the logbook are identified as: record-keeping, monitoring, methodological, and motivational. The analysis and systematization of regulatory and scientific literature on the research topic, as well as the results of expert surveys, have made it possible to design the structure and define the primary functions of the logbook for simulator and flight training of UAV remote pilots. The logbook is structured into five sections: general information about the higher education student undergoing practical training; simulator training of remote pilots; remote pilot certification for UAV operation; flight training; and aviation events, incidents, and observations during flight training. Thus, the proposed structure and content of the logbook integrate key stages of remote pilot training and comply with educational and professional standards. The authors note that the field of unmanned technologies is highly dynamic in its development, which naturally leads to changes in standards and, accordingly, adjustments to the developed document. Modifications to the structure and content of the logbook sections may also occur during its implementation in professional training. The use of the logbook will contribute to the standardization and improvement of remote pilot training quality.
At present, a printed version of the logbook is in use, while the development of an electronic version (MS Excel) is planned for integration into educational information systems, which is particularly relevant for distance learning formats.