Title:
Exploring Artificial Intelligence And Machine Learning In Aviation
Topic:
Taking A Look At The Intelligent Cockpit Of Tomorrow
Speaker(s):
Jay Schrankler
Brief Description:
A pilot from 1995 steps into a modern cockpit and finds it unrecognizable: massive glass displays, touchscreens, voice commands, real-time weather, and AI-driven maintenance alerts. This sets the stage for a tour through the forces reshaping avionics, including the industry's legacy challenges and why technological transformation is no longer optional for aviation's future. The heart of the presentation focuses on AI and Machine Learning as the twin engines of change. Machine learning complements this by adapting to individual aircraft, routes, and pilot behavior over time, growing smarter with every flight. Navigation systems are evolving in parallel, with centimeter-accurate GPS, augmented reality displays, 3D synthetic vision, and integrated drone traffic management redefining what the cockpit can do. In summary we look at the intelligent cockpit of tomorrow — voice control, eye-tracking, gesture interfaces, and AI decision-support systems.
Select Number:
GL15144474
Location of Seminar:
Buffalo Municipal Airport
1305 County Road 134
Hangar B
Buffalo, MN 55313
Directions to Venue:
Seminar in Hangar B
Airport is located southeast of the City of Buffalo off of Highway 55. Turn north on County Road 134 (at the Kwik Trip) and the airport will be on your right just past Menards. It is easy to find using GPS/map apps.
Signs will be provided to guide you to parking.
Self serve fuel available with credit card.
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Fly-in Seminar?:
Yes KCFE
Seating:
150
seats at the facility,
74
remaining for online registration.
Registration Information:
Sponsoring Division:
MN FAASTeam
Additional Event Information & Acknowledgement of Industry Sponsor(s):
A special thank you to the members of EAA Chapter 878, Chris Fredrick, Manager, Buffalo Airport, and the City of Buffalo for their support and help in planning the 2026 Great Minnesota Aviation Gathering.
Minnesota Pilots Association (MNPA) charges non-members a fee of $10.00 a day to attend GMAG event but each of the individual seminars are free of charge.
Please visit https://mnpilots.org/gmag for information on fees. MNPA members attend GMAG for free.
Equal Access Information:
The FAA Safety Team (FAASTeam) is committed to providing equal access to this meeting/event for all participants. If you need alternative formats or services because of a disability, please communicate your request as soon as possible with the person in the “Contact Information” area of the meeting/event notice. Note that two weeks is usually required to arrange services.
Credit Applicability:
½ Credit for Basic Knowledge Topic 3
FAASTeam Project Information:
National Project:
In-Person Safety Promotion to GA Pilots and Flight Instructors
Additional Event Documents: