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FUTURE OF FLIGHT – EVTOL AND VERTICAL FLIGHT / DECEMBER 24, 2024
Helix: Introducing the Air Taxi
Born from Canadian engineer Marcus Leng’s idea of designing a personal electric powered vertical take off and landing (eVTOL) vehicle, the Helix is the 4th generation design from Pivotal. The company started as Opener in Palo Alto, California and flew their first proof of concept vehicle on October 5th, 2011. Three […]
AVIATION HISTORY / MILITARY AVIATION HISTORY / DECEMBER 20, 2024
Creativity Takes Flight: Whimsical Group Photography in Aviation
As long as there have been airplanes, there have been groups […]
MODERN AVIATION / MILITARY AVIATION / NOVEMBER 28, 2024
2016 NIFA Distinguished Visit with the United States Navy: An Unforgettable Ride […]
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