What Is an AI Copilot for a Small Aircraft? Capabilities, Limits, and Real-World Use
If you’ve been following general aviation news lately, the idea of an AI copilot for small aircraft has probably crossed your radar. It sounds futuristic — maybe even a little unsettling. Does it mean the aircraft flies itself? Are we talking about replacing the pilot? Not quite. And the honest answer is far more interesting […]
How Pilots Miss ATC Clearances — And What Technology Can Do About It
You’re climbing through 4,500 feet, managing your airspeed, scanning for traffic, and keeping an eye on a building cloud to the southwest. Then the radio crackles. ATC rattles off a clearance — a heading change, a new altitude, maybe a frequency handoff — and just like that, three things happened at once. Did you catch […]
Voice Control in the Cockpit: How It Works, and Why It Matters in Turbulence
For decades, general aviation pilots have managed a cockpit filled with disconnected instruments, radios, and navigation tools. In modern aviation, voice control in the cockpit is emerging as a major shift in how pilots interact with aircraft systems. Instead of relying only on buttons, knobs, and touchscreens, pilots can now use spoken commands to manage […]
From a Snowstorm Over Slovakia to Startup of the Year
There’s a moment Robert Schochmann describes that most pilots understand in their gut. You’re alone in a small aircraft. The weather turns. Mobile data drops. You need a safer route — and all you have is a tablet bouncing in turbulence, three separate apps, and your own nerves. That moment is why Schochman Aviation exists. […]
AVIATION × AI: new podcast
Wondering how AI is reshaping aviation? Tune in to our latest AI podcast for insights on emerging trends and technology in the field. Check out the conversation between our CEO & founder, Robert Schochmann, and Kamil Aujesky from ŽIJEME SCI-FI. The conversation is available in Slovak 🇸🇰 ➡️ Worth listening to for everyone interested in […]
AERO Friedrichshafen 2026
From early mornings to late evenings, our stand was constantly busy, and we enjoyed every minute of it. We came home tired, but very happy. That was an amazing time at AERO Friedrichshafen 2026. We received so much valuable feedback, and we want to sincerely thank everyone who stopped by our stand. It was great […]
TOMARK x Schochman: Strategic Partnership Between Two Slovak Companies to Bring Next-Generation Avionics to the Viper SD4 and Skyper GT9
This collaboration marks a major step forward in bringing intelligent, AI-assisted cockpit systems to the light sport aircraft (LSA) category. The integration will begin with real-world operational testing, followed by availability as an optional configuration for new aircraft deliveries. At the core of the partnership is Schochman’s proprietary avionics system, designed to fundamentally transform pilot […]
SAPIE Forum & SME Expo: Schochman Aviation presents AI Glass Cockpit
On 21 April 2026, Róbert Schochmann presented the AI Glass Cockpit at the Slovak Alliance for Innovation Economy SAPIE Forum & SME Expo, as part of the discussion The Space Mindset: Building Markets, Talent and Scale in the Global Innovation Economy. Building a next-generation cockpit is complex work that involves studying real-world scenarios, developing solutions that do […]
AI & ROBOT EXPO: The future is here… and we will be part of it!
On April 17–18, AI & ROBOT EXPO brings the latest in AI, robotics, and innovation Robert Schochmann, CEO & Founder of Schochman Aviation � “Schochmann – Air Navigation” April 17 | 11:20 – 12:05 April 18 | 15:00 – 15:30 Discover how modern technology and AI are shaping aviation navigation — and even more: we’ll […]
Meet us at AERO Friedrichshafen 2026
April 22–25, 2026, visit our stand A6-314, where you can experience our AI Glass Cockpit in action.
First AI cockpit – made in Slovakia | Letecký podcast – Pozri ja už letím
What does the future of aviation look like? One intriguing development is the rise of the AI cockpit in Slovakia. Robert Schochmann, CEO and Founder of Schochman Aviation, explored our technology and more in a conversation with Palo, Fero, and Filip on the Letecký podcast – Pozri ja už letím. The episode is currently available in […]