Wind Tunnel Testing – Cavorite X5 Prototype

By Joe Macey / 11 Apr 2023
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Horizon Aircraft has completed a series of aerodynamic tests and transition flight tests at the ACE Climatic wind tunnel with its 50% scale prototype. The company tested at wind speeds over the aircraft’s 80 km/h transition speed. These tests were a complete success and validated our advanced CFD (Computational Flow Dynamics) results. 

Posted by Joe Macey Joseph Macey is a Content Specialist at Advanced Air Mobility International, focusing on emerging aviation technologies since joining in 2022. He has particular expertise in eVTOLs, vertiports, and propulsion systems. A graduate of Falmouth University in Journalism, Joseph began his career in 2019 as a local reporter. His journalism experience sharpens both his reporting and interview skills, enabling him to deliver well-informed, authoritative insights on the latest trends in the aviation sector. Connect