EAA awarded the inaugural Founder’s Innovation Prize to Ihab Awad of San Jose, California for his unusual “Airball” flight display. The concept combines air data from multiple sensors and presents a blue ball to the pilot that moves and changes size as airspeed, angle of attack and yaw change. Keeping the ball the right size and in the right place ensures the airplane is well outside any flight regime that might result in a loss-of-control accident.
EAA Awards Inaugural Founder’s Innovation Prize to ‘Airball’ Creator
Key Takeaways:
- Ihab Awad won the inaugural EAA Founder's Innovation Prize for his "Airball" flight display, receiving a $25,000 grand prize.
- Awad's "Airball" display uses air data to present a moving and changing blue ball to the pilot, helping to prevent loss-of-control accidents by indicating airspeed, angle of attack, and yaw.
- The annual contest aims to foster innovations that reduce loss-of-control accidents, with other finalists also recognized for their contributions.
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