NAA, FAI Recognize Record Flights in King Air with Tamarack Aerospace Smartwing Upgrade

Smartwing modifications include longer wings, winglets, and automated surfaces to smooth effects of turbulence.

Jonathan Welsh

Thursday, November 30, 2023 at 02:06 PM ET

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Tamarack's Smartwing upgrade includes distinctive winglets with autonomous surfaces. [Courtesy: Tamarack Aerospace]

Key Takeaways:

Tamarack Aerospace received recognition from the NAA and FAI for two flight records set by a Beechcraft King Air 350 modified with its Smartwing technology.
The Smartwing upgrade, featuring extended wingspan and active winglets, demonstrated up to a 33% increase in range and improved flight smoothness during the record-setting cross-country flights.
These successful demonstrations have generated significant interest from both military and commercial aviation sectors, signaling potential for future certifications and widespread adoption.

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Tamarack Aerospace received recognition from the National Aeronautic Association (NAA) and the European Federation Aeronautique International (FAI) for two record-setting flights in a Beechcraft King Air 350 modified with the company’s Smartwing technology.

The Smartwing upgrade includes extending the aircraft’s wingspan and adding winglets and autonomous control surfaces that respond to turbulence to reduce its effect. Tamarack said the technology results in as much as a 33 percent increase in range on certain business jets while improving the flight’s smoothness in rough air.