Designer's Notebook
The primary goal of the FalconFive Project is to design, develop, simulate, build and fly an advanced ultralight aircraft that is : A) constructed entirely of high-tech materials, B) controlled in the air with “fly-by-wire” technology that is interfaced wirelessly (when activated) to an autopilot micro-processor, C) equipped with a sophisticated noise-cancelling communications, navigation, and onboard video system, D) enabled for night-flight and flight within controlled airspace, and E) powered by a compact, high-efficiency, synchronous three-phase brushless electric motor with a solar panel-assisted rechargeable lithium-polymere battery pack.
Given the special features outlined above, the single-seat FalconFive aircraft will have the ability to fly (in powered stealth mode) cross-country for up to 45 minutes at an average airspeed of 70 kph, with a maximum range of 50 km (see Specifications for more detail). When flying in "soaring mode", range and flight time may be considerably greater. A custom-designed and fully configured Flight Simulator, will be used to train pilots to maximize flight parameters while learning to utilize all the advanced on-board systems.
This online presentation has been created to track and document the progress of the FalconFive Project. It contains (or will contain) a full description of the aircraft's design parameters, dimensions, specifications and Onboard Systems. Photography will be captured and published on the site throughout the Conceptual Design and development phases — with video ultimately being used to support the process of in-flight test procedures.
Daniel Turner
Aerospace Engineer & Ultralight Pilot
Kamatori, Japan Victoria, Canada
Concept Behind FalconFive Design and Development
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Aircraft Dimensions, Performance and Electro-Powerplant
Over the last thirty years, international projects and assignments have been undertaken for Global 100 companies (see Clients). High-tech and service industry start-ups, non-profit organizations, as well as national, regional, and civic governments.
Integrated Flight Controls, Radios, Onboard Systems
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