Vertical Aerospace (EVTL) announced the successful completion of Phase 3 piloted wingborne flight testing of its VX4 prototype. The full scale VX4 has now taken off, flown, and landed like a conventional aircraft with lift generated by its wings. This quiet, low-power mode is essential for making electric air travel practical, scalable, and economically viable. The wingborne phase included flights by Chief Test Pilot Simon Davies and Test Pilot Paul Stone, switching between direct (manual) and flight (computer-assisted) control modes. The VX4 performed as modelled in the simulator, validating both the design and ease of handling.
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