Introduction to Qingdao Large Load Transport Aircraft Technical Training

As the low-altitude economy is booming, Qingdao has made remarkable achievements in the field of large-load transport aircraft, especially the TP1000, China's first large-scale unmanned transport aircraft with a load capacity of 1 ton, which successfully made its first flight at Qingdao Laixi Airport on March 15, 2025. This transport aircraft independently developed by Yantai Huangbohai New District Enterprise Yitong UAV System Co., Ltd. has a take-off weight of 3.3 tons, a payload of 1,000 kilograms, a full-load range of 1,000 kilometers, and a cargo hold volume of 7 cubic meters. It also has an intelligent airdrop function. Its excellent performance has injected new vitality into the technological development of large-load transport aircraft. In order to fully utilize the effectiveness of such advanced transport aircraft, professional technical training is crucial.

1. Training content

1. Theoretical knowledge explanation

• Transport aircraft principles and structure : Detailed introduction to the power system of large-load transport aircraft, such as TP1000, its dual-engine modular installation and disassembly design, and the working principle of the self-developed redundant flight control system, allowing students to understand how the engine and flight control work together to ensure stable flight and precise control of the aircraft.； An in-depth explanation of the fuselage structure, including cargo hold design (such as the large-opening cargo hold at the tail of the TP1000, facilitates quick loading and unloading of cargo), enables students to understand the impact of different structures on performance such as load capacity and range.

• Aviation regulations and safety knowledge : Interpret civil aviation’s airworthiness standards for large-load transport aircraft, especially large cargo drones, such as the China Civil Aviation Airworthiness Standards for Large Cargo Drones that TP1000 follows, and clarify the conditions and requirements for legal flight； Teach flight safety knowledge, covering the impact of weather on flight (such as coping strategies in severe weather such as strong winds and heavy rain), identification and avoidance of flight restricted areas, and improve students' awareness of safe flight.

2. Practical skills training

• simulated flight operations : Use advanced flight simulation equipment to simulate various flight scenarios, such as practicing the take-off, cruise, and landing operations of the aircraft under different load conditions (from empty to fully loaded)； Simulate complex meteorological conditions, such as strong winds, heavy fog, etc., allowing students to master flight response skills under special circumstances and improve operational proficiency and emergency response capabilities.

• Practical flight training : Under the guidance of professional flight instructors, students conduct real aircraft flight training in designated airspace. Starting from simple short-distance, low-load flight missions, and gradually transitioning to long-distance, fully-loaded flight missions, in practice, students learn how to plan flight routes according to transportation tasks, reasonably control flight speed and altitude, and ensure safe transportation of cargo.

• Cargo handling and securing : Teach students the correct cargo loading and unloading process, and select appropriate loading and unloading equipment and methods based on the shape, weight, volume and other characteristics of the cargo.； Learn how to secure cargo safely and securely in the cargo hold to prevent cargo from shifting or falling during flight, affecting flight safety.

2. Training units

1. Qingdao Aviation Technology Vocational College : The college has a professional aviation teaching team. The teachers have rich aviation theoretical knowledge and practical experience. Some teachers have participated in the research and development and testing of general aviation aircraft and have in-depth research on large-load transport aircraft technology. The college has an advanced aviation training center equipped with multiple flight simulators, which can simulate the flight operations of various types of large-load transport aircraft. ； It has a dedicated transport aircraft practical field and can carry out real aircraft flight training. In addition, the college has established cooperative relationships with a number of aviation companies to provide students with internship and employment opportunities. For example, it cooperates with companies involved in the R&D and production of TP1000, allowing students to have access to the most cutting-edge large-load transport aircraft technology.

2. Laixidianbu Airport related training institutions : Since the opening of Dianbu Airport in 2024, it has accumulated 5,000 safe flight hours, completed 20,000 flight missions, provided flight support for 300-kg and 700-kg drones many times, and has rich experience in flight support and technical training for large-load transport aircraft. The training institutions at the airport rely on the actual operating environment of the airport to provide students with training in real flight scenarios. Students can learn aircraft maintenance, flight scheduling and other knowledge and skills on the spot at the airport. ； At the same time, with the cooperation between the airport and many general aviation teams, trainees have the opportunity to participate in various practical transportation tasks and accumulate practical experience.

In terms of technical training for large-load transport aircraft, Qingdao relies on advanced aircraft models and professional training resources to actively cultivate high-quality technical talents for the industry and promote the widespread application of large-load transport aircraft in logistics, emergency rescue and other fields.