This fireside chat recap is from FLYING’s “What’s Next in General Aviation” Virtual Event on Wednesday.
FIRESIDE CHAT TOPIC: How AirCam designer Phil Lockwood transformed his career and influenced aviation with his unique experimental aircraft.
Virtual Event: Phil Lockwood on His One-of-a-Kind Twin
Key Takeaways:
- Phil Lockwood, CEO of Lockwood Aircraft Corp., designed the innovative AirCam experimental aircraft, leveraging his expertise as North America's largest Rotax aircraft engine service center.
- The AirCam was conceived out of necessity for a National Geographic project in the hazardous Ndoki Rain Forest, where Lockwood prioritized safety by developing a twin-engine platform over risky single-engine alternatives.
- The aircraft's unique capabilities, including its quiet operation and high reliability, are fundamentally enabled by the integration of lightweight, powerful, and dependable Rotax engines.
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