Archer Aviation eVTOL co-CEO Opens Up About His Flying Lessons

Brett Adcock shares details with FLYING about the reasons behind his personal quest to earn a pilot certificate.

Wednesday, February 23, 2022 at 09:53 AM ET

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Archer Aviation co-CEO Brett Adcock tweeted in January that his flight training was under way. [Courtesy: Archer Aviation]

Key Takeaways:

Archer Aviation co-CEO Brett Adcock is pursuing a pilot certificate to gain firsthand knowledge of airspace and piloted operations.
His motivation stems from wanting to better understand the pilot experience and the overall ecosystem for Archer's eVTOL aircraft development and its planned electric airline.
Adcock believes this personal learning will help deliver the best possible experience and contribute to Archer's long-term success in the emerging urban air mobility sector.
While valuing his own training, he emphasizes that building a strong team of experts is paramount for the company's success, rather than solely relying on one individual's piloting skills.

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Clyde Cessna, Allen Paulson, and Bill Lear. Now, Archer Aviation (NYSE:ACHR) co-CEO and co-founder Brett Adcock wants to follow in their footsteps, joining the ranks of pilots who started successful aircraft manufacturing companies.

Adcock, who launched the electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft (eVTOL) company with co-CEO Adam Goldstein a few years ago, revealed last month he’s setting out on a personal quest to earn a pilot certificate.