Pre-Transition Test Flight - Cavorite Prototype
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- čas přidán 6. 05. 2024
- Horizon Aircraft completes a series of flight tests on the large scale Cavorite prototype leading towards full transition flights. Over the past several months, the team has made incredible forward progress.
Tests include validation of the yaw control system, a key component of the patented HOVR Wing technology. This system enables precise hover and performance in strong crosswinds, providing a smoother and more comfortable ride for passengers as well as enhanced stability and control for pilots.
Credit to the talented Vince Whiteman @slightlyhuman for all video and editing work.
lol until I saw the ducted fans I was like how tf
Same! They pulled an uno card on us!
Very cool, was not expecting the vertical take off
Congratulations Horizon! It's great to see you take the next step towards a full-size machine.
Thank you. We are starting to build full-scale aircraft parts now, so definitely an exciting time.
Perhaps you could swivel the main rotor in stead or does thag not make sense as the in wing ones are so light?
They solve the battery problem with an extension cord. Brilliant!
Double check your vision... That is a chain hanging from a carabiner near what appears to be the CG of the aircraft!
@@TJLi-dev8 Pretty sure he was being sarcastic--hard to be sure these days I know.
@@TJLi-dev8 You're kidding right? The sarcasm of an aircraft flying around with an extension cord as normal escaped you??
@@terrarecon _ Actually there's So much Hatred toward any battery powered vehicles lately _ Absolutely nothing surprises me in what is posted negatively toward this or similar type of Electric Test Flight! _
It was a joke, people.....🤦♂️
That was a nice stable flight, congrats! Looking forward to the next bits!
This is a really cool concept! A little concerning (at least visually) with how much wing flex there is for such light flight testing.
You say light flight testing, but the wings are taking the full mass + whatever z acceleration. A bit of flex is of course not always a bad thing at all!
Encouraging to see an embedded lift system work at this scale.
@@tex.7242 I understand your point, but it's only descending at around 0.5m/s at a guess and at a constant rate, also not in turbulence or trying to arrest a faster decent with aggressive control inputs which would all place much more g load on it.
Of course I'm not questioning its strength; I'm sure it's been designed to accommodate the forces encountered in flight and more, it's just rather unnerving to see.
Brb gotta strap radiator fans to my new vtol cessna
Congratulations team! One step closer!
looks incredible. Well done to the Cavorite team!
That vertical lift caught me..
😂
Great work, congratulations! Looking forward to the transition!
That is one beautiful aircraft!
Great job. Nice planes on that aircraft.
Well-done love this design
Cool RC drone.
Wow so sleeky! It’s cool how u guys incorporated the ducted fans into the wing for less drag!
Awesome!
Most impressive 😮
Congratulation, from Brazil.
Well I hope they get the wing flex corrected, unless is part of the design just like the 787
"Hey! You win all the awards A? Very good job. It hovers respectfully due to function. An excellent design. I would like a gas turbine version and an amphibian prototype. Your on to something futuristic and pleasing to the general public and civilian flyer." You have my full support. Do not forget the introduction of the fuselage parachute system. It seals marketing production as an authorized and approved safety feature for operator and passenger alike." 👍
Im a heli Pilot, this was a great step forward, Good job, If you need a test Pilot Im available
Great name for a VTOL
Great
What a breakthrough in battery consumption, with a total of 5 full minutes of total flight time and cost a mere 3 million dollars to build, put in your order today and get ready for the worst investment of your life
Cavorite? I can only assume its service ceiling is something like 238,000 miles.
He had such a terrible cold.
@@kbjerke And the Selenites, too!
i wonder how many people even get the reference
@@confuseatronica Indeed. It's an oldie but goodie! Gotta love Harryhausen, too!
@@confuseatronica Yes, I wonder. But the important people do, LOL!
Stall proof!
:)
Hi, what about cord that dingels from it is that a control cord or power cord? As an investor what time frame full scale will be up? Do you have orders? Are you planning on a R/S stock since it’s below $1 now ?
The fuselage reminds me of the Carter Copter
BD-5, Vari-Eze genes in that one.
Oddly beautiful I do wonder the price tag and stats 👍👏
Reminds me of the Icon A5. Will it have the same fate?
Seems wrong to criticise EV designs based on battery shortcomings. The same efficiency gains that eg Nissan e-Power takes advantage of probably aren't available to planes (are they?) but are there plans to fly this with a genset?
To pre transition did they give it hormone blockers?
Well after seeing some of the funnier comments I'm afraid of saying something constructive but here goes. I can see the wings are to heavy or not stiff enough holding all of those fans.
Pre-Transition? Do you mean it still has it's weener?
Oh Shit! LOL! your killing me that's good one. 🤣😂🤣
What electrical cord?
Must be some horrible drag over the wing surface at higher forward speeds.
More of the electric pipe dream. My this go the ways of the electric car.
Very cool. First time seeing this. Cavorite? Like Favorite? Or like Cavort? Or like Cav Or Ite? Cool concept. Bad name. Maybe call it the Wasp. It looks like a wasp.
More elaborate Toys with plastic music.
We are really gaing on world peace plans here.
The wings may need support rods.
Is not 1917 😑
Look an Icon with a bunch of fans and a V-tail
This is an AMAZING toy aircraft - but is it the future of aviation? Without an incredibly lightweight power source that can rival hydrocarbons ... I don't think so.
It’s not real aircraft, ok. It’s just not peer reviewed Disney lore accurate aircraft, ok. You should quit having fun with that because, because it doesn’t have a power source, ok?
@@bogdanivchenko3723 Nah, it's not "Ok" It's "Mkay" 🙊
Floppy wings and no forward flight equals test of fans with no payload etc what is proven? Complexity and failure modes are huge...
Show
No pilot?
has a battery, but can't carry anything else...
That bloody music spoiled the entire experience. Why do so many videos have crappy music on them. Do it again without the music.
Often I would agree, but this is a promo piece. It’s fine.
Completely agree. Annoying and completely unnecessary.
Wow .dam that thing is wasted time money 👎👎👎👎👎👎
Another stupid design...
How much is this going to cost???