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John E. Michel, CEO and co-founderThe adoption of vertical lift technology has often been hampered by exorbitant costs, complexity, and limited accessibility, creating substantial barriers for companies seeking independence from runways. This is especially problematic for entities in developing countries that are hesitant to shoulder the full lifecycle costs of helicopter platforms. Skyworks Aeronautics is at the forefront of disrupting this status quo by harnessing the power of gyroplane technology and advanced aerodynamics to amalgamate the best features of helicopters and airplanes, thereby enhancing safety and performance.
With over three decades of experience, Skyworks Aeronautics continues to push the boundaries of manned and unmanned vertical lift gyroplane technologies. By utilizing existing technologies and simplifying designs, the company has managed to produce highly reliable gyroplanes with fewer mechanical parts, thus minimizing complications while reducing overall operating costs.
Thus, these gyroplanes offer superior mission readiness, often providing three to four times the efficiency of traditional helicopters. This leads to heightened availability, superior speeds, extended ranges, and improved payload efficiencies. The company’s jump-start technology eliminates the need for runways, thereby eradicating the limitations imposed by speed range and payloads that typically hinder traditional rotary wing platforms.
Skyworks Aeronautics places utmost importance on understanding client-specific requirements and operational parameters. The company views the sale of an aircraft not just as a transaction but as a comprehensive business solution, with the onboarding process being a pivotal step. It caters to a broad spectrum of industries, serving individuals, companies, and governments.
John E. Michel, the CEO and co-founder of Skyworks Aeronautics, states, “With over 42 patents and decades of experience in the field of gyronautics, our commitment to innovation and development is evident. However, our key focus now lies in market entry and the broader commercial adoption of our technology.”
Given Skyworks Aeronautics’ innovative approach to vertical lift technology reducing the need for substantial infrastructure that helicopters and traditional aircraft require, this capability has particular appeal to developing nations seeking a simpler and more cost-effective means of agile transportation. This unique approach not only cuts emissions but also lowers overall acquisition and operational costs, offering significant benefits for customers.
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With over 42 patents and decades of experience in the field of gyronautics, our commitment to innovation and development is evident. However, our key focus now lies in market entry and the broader commercial adoption of our technology
Skyworks Aeronautics places utmost importance on understanding client-specific requirements and operational parameters. The company views the sale of an aircraft not just as a transaction but as a comprehensive business solution, with the onboarding process being a pivotal step. It caters to a broad spectrum of industries, serving individuals, companies, and governments.
Skyworks Aeronautics is unwavering in its commitment to provide affordable solutions to countries previously priced out of the market due to escalating costs of aviation platforms. While performance and capability sets are vital, the company places the highest value on customer satisfaction and continually strives to enhance this aspect.
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Skyworks Aeronautics
Company
Skyworks Aeronautics
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John E. Michel, CEO and co-founder
Description
Skyworks Aeronautics, a global trailblazer in gyronautics, is redefining the future of air travel with its cutting-edge gyroplane technology. Through the use of pioneering aerospace science, engineering, and design, the company is committed to making air travel safer, more efficient, and more cost-effective.
Skyworks Aeronautics News
Skyworks Aeronautics Hawk 5 Flying Demonstrator Prepares to Take to the Air
CHICAGO, IL, U.S.A., -- Skyworks Aeronautics Corp. (“Skyworks”), the global leader in gyronautics, announced that it has received financing from Plavo More SPV, LLC and has started work to prepare a flying demonstrator for its Hawk 5 aircraft.
The Hawk 5 Gyroplane
The Hawk 5 employs a free-spinning rotor to provide lift and an airplane engine for thrust, which differentiates it from the limitations of more traditional aircraft. The Hawk 5 allows for runway-independent operations. By utilizing a high power, pre-rotation system while on the ground, the Hawk 5 is capable of take-off from almost anywhere.
However, the Hawk 5 gyroplane boasts a number of benefits over the helicopter. In flight, the Hawk 5 is much safer. The unpowered rotor is always in autorotation, so in the unlikely event of an engine failure, the Hawk 5’s rotor continues to autorotate. This maintains a normal glidepath despite engine failure, keeping the pilot in complete control and enabling a very low speed touchdown.
Additionally, since there is no requirement for helicopter antitorque transmission systems, the Hawk 5 reduces both cost and complexity of both manufacture and operations. At the same time, it significantly increases mission reliability while providing operators greater levels of safety. With its simple but sophisticated aircraft design, the Hawk 5 benefits from operating much like a fixed-wing aircraft, making it a true one-of-a-kind reliable aviation workhorse.
The Future of Aviation
It’s clear that the Hawk 5 has numerous benefits over helicopters, and Skyworks has customers that are interested in acquiring the Hawk 5 via firm orders once the demonstrator is flying (see our recent announcement regarding a 200 Hawk 5 LOI order from Turkey): “We are looking forward to converting our LOI orders to firm orders once the Hawk demonstrator is flying,” according to Green Otomasyon Enerjil’s board member, Mr. Yunus Nurilier.
The Hawk aircraft that Skyworks is upgrading and preparing for flight demonstrations has flown previously, including an 8 weeklong security mission for the Utah Olympic Public Safety Command (“UOPSC”) during the Winter Olympic Games. It was the only rotorcraft that stayed 100% mission ready.
Investing in Safety
Paul J. Alar, President and Founder of Plavo More, explains, “Often investors confuse ‘no competition’ with new, leading-edge, technology. Many times, that simply is not the case. Although simple in concept, the Skyworks Hawk 5 aircraft is a biproduct of decades of incremental improvement protected by numerous patents. The end result is a product that is cheaper to build, cheaper to operate, and most importantly, safer to fly than a helicopter.”
Moreover, Jennifer A. Alou, Plavo More’s Director of Business Development states, “Plavo More is clearly a performance-driven fund; however, our expectations are that our capital will help create solutions that are beneficial to all, whether or not they are the end user of the product(s) we are financing.”
“The Skyworks Team is very excited to move this exciting and transformative aircraft capability forward,” stated Skyworks CEO and Co-Founder, Brig. General (Ret) John E. Michel. “The ability to showcase the Hawk 5’s operating performance first-hand brings us one very large step closer to our goal of being the first company to commercialize gyrocraft at scale,” Michel added.