Army aviation collective training depends on crews and units operating effectively as one. This article explores research from the U.S. Army Research Institute on key training challenges, simulation capability and utilisation gaps, fidelity requirements, and how better use of simulation can strengthen readiness across complex aviation missions.

As eVTOL aircraft and autonomous flight move from concept to reality, a critical question arises: In a pilotless cockpit, who is responsible for the passenger? This article explores the shift from traditional pilot training to "user readiness," examining how VR/MR technology, simplified interfaces, and interactive safety briefings will redefine the human element in the future of vertical lift.