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Are you familiar with the Pivotal Aero? https://pivotal.aero/ https://pivotal.aero/ This unusual aircraft seems to be a move in the right direction, apropos m
by boffinAudio 2y ago
Are you familiar with the Pivotal Aero?
https://pivotal.aero/ https://pivotal.aero/
This unusual aircraft seems to be a move in the right direction, apropos making flight simpler - because its flight dynamics are designed, inherently, to be forgiving to non-trained pilots.. Its landing mode is a function of its wing pitch and air speed, so it will 'automatically' transition from flight to landing modes based on air speed - there is no need on the part of the pilot to get heavily involved in the approach to landing, and so on, beyond the usual 'is it safe to go down there' decision-making process.
I'm curious what you think of the Pivotal Aero Opener concept, and how long you think it might be until similar designs arrive on the scene. It seems to me that the Opener is a bit of a leapfrog ahead of traditional plane design decisions, intended for non-pilot use .. from your perspective, what are the pros'/cons' of the Opener, as a design, and would you consider similar concepts in the future of Airhart Aeronautics?