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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

Bratislava, August 4, 2026 — Robert Schochmann, Founder, Schochman Aviation On July 28, my colleague sat down at a laptop in our Bratislava office, connected to our test aircraft — the Schochman DV1 Skylark — and took control of it mid-flight. With a laptop, a joystick, and an internet connection

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

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

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

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

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

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,

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

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