Recent content by Mitchell99

Here is another way to explain it... First thing is for someone to understand what components make up lift. I teach the lift equation to help identify those components. Lift = CL * 1/2P * S * V2 .... CL = Coefficient of Lift. 1/2P = 1/2 Air Pressure. S = Surface Area. V2 = Velocity squared...

Thought this may be interesting for those in this group following the development of air-taxis from various manufacturers. Pretty cool mock up of what Bell is in the process of developing being displayed at CES.

The regulations have been covered by others as it pertains to fixed wing aircraft, but ron77584 also mentioned a helicopter. A helicopter can be operated at much lower minimums than a fixed wing aircraft as long as it abides by 91.119 as stated by others. A few years ago I was at the FSDO and...

Hello all. New member hailing from "UCLA"... the Ugly Corner of Lower Alabama. I have been flying various drones for the 5 yrs starting with the unstablized toy drones and have a great time doing it. It has always been a hobby for me and I've started flying more for photography etc. My real for...