Important Innovations

  Speeder Closes in on FAA Certification                                                                                      Source:  JetPack Aviation New Way to Commute Above Traffic Jams   California-based JetPack Aviation, maker of JetPack personal flying gear, has developed the world's 1st flying motorcycle that's moving toward FAA certification.  Here are the pertinent facts: One of the world's smallest personal flying aircraft that uniquely operates as a flying street bike  Flies on 8 small, but very powerful jet engines Range of 30 minutes Cruising speed for personal use at 60 mph Seeking & working with FAA for an airworthiness certificate for experimental aircraft VTOL technology (Vertical Takeoff and Landing) Now undergoing operational testing in Ventura, CA Provides autonomous takeoffs and landings Operates on fly by wire technology like a fighter jet Very simple operating controls on the handgrip for takeoff, landing, speed and climbing Internal flight contr

  Speeder Closes in on FAA Certification                                                                                      Source:  JetPack Aviation New Way to Commute Above Traffic Jams   California-based JetPack Aviation, maker of JetPack personal flying gear, has developed the world's 1st flying motorcycle that's moving toward FAA certification.  Here are the pertinent facts: One of the world's smallest personal flying aircraft that uniquely operates as a flying street bike  Flies on 8 small, but very powerful jet engines Range of 30 minutes Cruising speed for personal use at 60 mph Seeking & working with FAA for an airworthiness certificate for experimental aircraft VTOL technology (Vertical Takeoff and Landing) Now undergoing operational testing in Ventura, CA Provides autonomous takeoffs and landings Operates on fly by wire technology like a fighter jet Very simple operating controls on the handgrip for takeoff, landing, speed and climbing Internal flight contr

  Joby Wins 1st FAA Flying Certificate                                             Source:  Joby Aviation One Certificate Done & Two More to Go California-based flying taxi startup Joby Aviation is one big step closer to takeoff.  It just received its Part 135 Air Carrier Certificate from the FAA.  It is a major milestone for the company.  It means that Joby can begin operating its air taxi service.  But to legally fly passengers, it needs to secure two more certificates.  It must be awarded a Type Certificate from the FAA which declares that the company's eVTOL meets the Agency's design and safety standards.  It also needs to secure a Production Certificate when it is ready to start producing eVTOLS.  With those three certificates, Joby can start legally flying passengers in its air taxis.  Tech Specs and Performance Achievements Joby's S4 is a 6 rotor eVTOL or all-electric vertical take-off and landing vehicle.  It set an eVTOL global speed record this year when it fl