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Frequently asked questions
Do you need to be a helicopter pilot to fly Skyryse one?
Yes, the Skyryse One is a retrofitted Robinson R66 helicopter, which requires at minimum a private pilot license with a rotorcraft rating in order to fly.
A private pilot with a single-engine land rating will need to acquire their rotorcraft rating in order to fly the Skyryse One.As the Skyryse One moves closer to delivery in 2025, we anticipate the ability for aspiring pilots to dramatically expedite their path to the private pilot license by training in the Skyryse One.
For aspiring pilots learning to fly in their Skyryse One, we expect a significant reduction in the amount of time needed to earn a pilot license.
How representative is the Skyryse One simulator of the aircraft itself?
The Skyryse One simulator has the actual touch screens and control stick in an ergonomically representative cockpit layout.
The simulator uses SkyOS software for the touchscreens, control laws, aircraft flight model, and flight control computers simulation. It’s a very realistic simulation of how Skyryse One will fly - much more so than typical simulators in general aviation due to our highly refined aircraft flight model.Most normal flights can be simulated, including start-up, pickup, take-off, cruise, landing pattern, visual approach, instrument approach, and set down.
Autorotations can be flown when initiated by the pilot, or system generated in the case of engine or drivetrain failures. Hands-off Autoflight control can be flown to a pilot selected speed, altitude, and heading.
Isn’t automation dangerous? What happens if the system fails or updates during flight?
With three forms of redundancy and dissimilar systems, Skyryse One provides a level of safety found only on commercial airlines and spacecraft. It will be certified by the FAA and is built on one of the most reliable helicopter platforms in all of general aviation.
Does the Robinson helicopter encounter more mishaps or issues than other helicopters?
Robinson has sold more than 13,000 aircraft over their 50+ year history as a company. They remain one of the most ubiquitous aircraft in general aviation. While Robinson helicopters have unique flying characteristics that require additional training, the Skyryse One provides additional layers of safety to augment the platform.
Who is the CEO and Founder of Skyryse?
Dr. Mark Groden is the founder and CEO of Skyryse, founding the company in 2016. Today, Skyryse has three offices across Los Angeles and over 125 employees throughout the United States.
What is the difference between SkyOS and Skyryse one?
Skyryse One is the world’s first production aircraft with a simplified flight control system. The Skyryse One is powered by SkyOS, a fully integrated fly-by-wire flight operating system featuring a simplified pilot interface powered by proprietary operating software, a single control stick and two touch screens.
SkyOS is our proprietary, revolutionary flight management system.
Skyryse One is our inaugural aircraft, a Robinson 66 helicopter, which is our first aircraft to be integrated with SkyOS.
What type of helicopter is the Skyryse one?
The Skyryse One is built off of the Robinson R66 helicopter platform. SkyOS allows us to remove over 300 parts from the aircraft, slightly modifying the weight, but the specs and performance of the Skyryse One are nearly identical to a traditional R66, with the added benefit of SkyOS safety features and benefits.
Will Skyryse One be IFR certified?
Skyryse One is an IFR capable aircraft and will be IFR certified by the FAA. SkyOS includes a full featured touch controlled Flight Plan system, with Charts, Maps, and Synthetic Vision, capable of flying IFR routes hands-off both laterally and vertically.
Skyryse One is fully equipped with dual navigation and communication radios, three GPS receivers, two radar altimeters, dual heated pitot probes, triple bus power, and a host of other IFR features. With our triple-redundant, triple dissimilar Flight Control Computers, IFR flights can be completed confidently since the pilot is no longer dependent on the traditional single threaded autopilot.
SkyOS eliminates the number one cause of helicopter accidents - loss of control after unintentional flight into instrument meteorological conditions.
When will the Skyryse One become available?
Our team is currently accepting reservations for deliveries in 2025.
Is the Skyryse One an autonomous aircraft?
Skyryse One is powered by SkyOS, which allows for single stick control and works in the background to ensure the aircraft, pilot, and passengers remain safe at all times. We refer to it as automation you can touch. Pilots can decide to fly the aircraft themselves for the entirety of the flight, or fly with no hands, allowing the aircraft to automate the flight.
During an automated autorotation, the pilot is required to make two choices: where to land and when to flare. So while the aircraft provides a significant amount of automation, it is recommended and requires human interaction during several, critical phases of flight.
