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<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n\u201cAircraft performance exceeded our expectation,\u201d said Brandon\nRobinson, CEO of Horizon Aircraft. \u201cWe explored forward speeds of up to almost\n100 km\/h, measuring aerodynamic forces, control authority, and mechanical\nsystem function with the wings open at varying fan speeds. We were particularly\nhappy with pitch and roll stability and control throughout the entire\ntransition envelope, as well as the embedded fan performance. Having real-world\ntest results match our detailed predictions was further endorsement of our\nworld class engineering. We can now use these results to refine our CFD\nmodeling and further de-risk the outdoor transition flight test program that is\nbeginning soon.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Horizon\u2019s innovative and patented hybrid eVTOL concept\nallows the aircraft to fly 98% of its mission in a very low-drag configuration\nlike a traditional aircraft and is one of the only eVTOL aircraft currently\nable to do so. Flying most of the mission as a normal aircraft is safer, more\nefficient, and will be easier to certify than radical new eVTOL designs. The\nunique aircraft can also operate in Short Takeoff and Landing (STOL) or\nConventional Takeoff and Landing (CTOL) modes. The full-scale aircraft will be\npowered by a hybrid electric architecture that can recharge the battery array\nin-flight while providing additional system redundancy and flexibility. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Horizon Aircraft will move to outdoor transition flight\ntesting shortly as they continue the detailed design of their full-scale\naircraft, anticipating final assembly for flight testing in 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n