Program Continues Flight Testing

Aviation Technology Group tells ANN that they continuing to make progress with the Javelin prototype flight test program following the completion of the third flight.

“We are very pleased with the progress of our test program.” said George Bye, Founder and Chairman of ATG. “The Javelin prototype is proving itself in an impressive manner.”

Like the first flight, the second and third flights were conducted at Centennial Airport in Englewood, Colorado. The Javelin prototype’s landing gear remained down and flaps were deployed at ten degrees.

During the last two 35 minute flights, speeds varied from 135 knots to 185 knots within a test altitude block of 10,000 feet to 14,000 feet. Bank angles have progressively increased to 45 degrees. The test pilots continue to carry out successful assessment of the handling qualities of the aircraft which included longitudinal and lateral stability roll, performance and trim effectiveness. Tests were also conducted to determine how changes in thrust affect the aircraft's pitch axis.

Side slip tests were conducted to verify and expand take off and landing cross-wind limitations. Flight testing is scheduled to continue throughout the rest of the year.

“Flight testing is progressing very well and according to plan. The test team has been able to put together three nearly flawless flights,” said Rob Fuschino, VP of Operations and Chief Test Pilot for ATG.

“I am very proud of the entire team.”

FMI: www.avtechgroup.com