A deep understanding of the operational environment is critical to designing a machine that will function properly within it. “So, we consider bad weather, strong winds, unexpected requirements to divert to an alternate landing area. We had the same approach with designing our Cavorite X5 eVTOL. Then we decide how we can go about accomplishing this mission within the various real-world constraints that exist. I come from a background where planning and operational context is everything.
Do you think the longstanding knowledge and expertise Brian has gained, along with your business background, gives you a good standpoint in this industry?īR: “I think one of the keys to success for us has been that first of all, we’re very operationally-focused. Q: That’s great to hear the story about your father and grandfather. “I realised the project would need additional financing, marketing structure and essentially a larger business structure so I entered the picture to help where I could and that’s when Horizon Aircraft was born.” He had the idea to design his new prototype aircraft around a hybrid-electric power system. “My father had always been interested in electrification – using smaller, lighter and more reliable electric components in many of his projects. Close to 2013 there was a gentleman with the vision of a completely new type of aircraft that was based on our family plane – an RC-3 Republic Seabee that he and my grandfather built from scrap! He specialized in difficult modifications and complex engineering that others could not easily accomplish. “My father is a truly exceptional engineer whose work became increasingly popular in the marketplace. My father owned a high-tech custom aerospace engineering shop that focused on complex modification for general aviation customers so I began to see if there was an opportunity to help out. “Towards the end of my career in the RCAF I had finished an MBA and was very interested in business and engineering. Q: Brandon, I understand you’re a retired CF-18 Fighter Pilot and Horizon Aircraft was started by you and your father Brian?īrandon Robinson: “Yes, I was fortunate enough to have a long career in the RCAF where I flew jets, and Horizon Aircraft is a really cool story about my father and I working together to usher in the next generation of aircraft design. To get more details about the company’s background and vision for its aircraft, we spoke to Horizon Aircraft’s Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder, Brandon Robinson, in more detail. The company plans to have this completed and flying within two years. The Cavorite X5 also has a patent-pending wing system which will enable highly efficient operational flight.Ī flying 1:6 scale test prototype is currently in development, while a full-scale prototype design is 40 per cent complete. Among them is Canadian aerospace company Horizon Aircraft, which is currently building its hybrid-powered eVTOL aircraft, the Cavorite X5.ĭesigned to carry four passengers and a pilot, it will have a max cruise of 350km/h and a range of more than 500km. We’re now seeing new eVTOL aircraft developers enter this emerging space with some incredible designs.
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