The Slovak Transport Authority issued the certificate to AirCar following the successful completion of 70 hours of rigorous flight testing compatible with European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) standards, with over 200 takeoffs and landings.
The challenging flight tests included the full range of flight and performance maneuvers and demonstrated impressive static and dynamic stability in the aircraft mode. The takeoff and landing procedures were also achieved without the pilot’s need to touch the flight controls.
It took a team of eight skilled specialists and over 100,000 manhours to convert design drawings into mathematical models with CFD analysis calculations; wind tunnel testing; a 1:1 design prototype powered by an electric 15KW engine, to a 1,000kg two-seat dual-mode prototype powered by a 1.6L BMW engine that achieved the crucial certification milestone.
“AirCar certification opens the door for mass production of very efficient flying...