James

Test pilot, Professional Aviator & Adventurer at the leading edge of aviation innovation. The top of one mountain is the bottom of the next. Keep climbing!

[James @Aloha_Aviator]

@bscholl Absolutely! A 757 “neo” with updated engines, aerodynamic improvements and modernized flight deck & aircraft systems would be a game changer today! Word on the streets is that Boeing junked the jigs so reopening the 757 production line is unrealistic. They would’ve had a winner!

[James @Aloha_Aviator]

@elonmusk You inspire the world, myself included. You give love, hope and light to the world. Keep up the great work and know you have an inspired mass of humans behind you. This world needs more of what we can give!

[James @Aloha_Aviator]

Life is magical! Share the love with everyone you can…

‘Ohana Heritage Flight:
Hawaiian Airlines’ first plane, 1929 Bellanca CH-300 Pacemaker. Over 500 employees and their kids flown…

[James @Aloha_Aviator]

The Velocity V-Twin is a lovely flying machine!

[James @Aloha_Aviator]

I’ve wanted the @aptera_motors since 2005! I HIGHLY recommend you push the eMPG efficiency due to the Aptera’s low drag coefficient, just like 20 years ago! That efficiency is what allows the Aptera to be an “off-the-grid” self-sustaining vehicle, a unique classification in the world. 🤓

[James @Aloha_Aviator]

Their target is
Base: $289Kish
Fully Loaded: Low $400s (water thrusters, electric foldable wings, salt water package etc)

[James @Aloha_Aviator]

Best light global adventure seaplane ever?! That’s exactly what the Vickers Wave is designed to be! By the way, now we can tell you that it’s made to fit 4 adults! 😍

[James @Aloha_Aviator]

Back in paradise flying over “Jurassic Park” 🦖 There’s nothing like sharing the beauty of human flight and our magnificent planet!

https://t.co/IxPxUaTbuh

[James @Aloha_Aviator]

@Eugene301960297 It certainly is! Just east of Hamilton, New Zealand.

[James @Aloha_Aviator]

The 4-seat Vickers Wave dream machine is almost here! Water testing was epic!

[James @Aloha_Aviator]

@JBrennanmckay Absolutely! I frequent NZ! There are quite a few AutoGyros there.

[James @Aloha_Aviator]

Let your dreams shape your life…

[James @Aloha_Aviator]

@JBrennanmckay Anytime! I’m here to help if you need any guidance along the way.

[James @Aloha_Aviator]

@TamaraH96469072 @amity__lee You’d love it! It’s, by far, one of the best aviation adventure experiences in the world. Just send us a flight request on https://t.co/XWyFiOmh7f when you get into town.

[James @Aloha_Aviator]

Dreamchasing in the aloha skies!

https://t.co/XWyFiOmh7f

[James @Aloha_Aviator]

@Scotty96791 Coaxial designs are fascinating! Standard helicopter designs lose so much performance to needing an anti-torque rotor and it also becomes a critical component! I hope to see more coaxial a like the Sikorsky X2 & SB-1 one day…

[James @Aloha_Aviator]

Designing, engineering and machining a perfect coaxial rotorhead is akin to creating a work of art. Leave it to a German machining company to master it! Even these carbon fiber rotors belong in a museum! I am so impressed by this little sports car of a helicopter! Say goodbye to tailrotor failures and dangers! Say hello to an agile light helicopter optimized for personal use & training; and it fits in a tall car garage! Excellent work @edmaerotec ! What a day out playing in the CoAX 600 with my buddy Stefan, a former BO-105 commander!
Vielen Dank an Anja, Lucielle und Stefan für die Ermöglichung dieser Bewertung! Hier ist der Anfang eines weiteren großen Abenteuers!

[James @Aloha_Aviator]

@JBrennanmckay …and you’ll feel right at home in autorotation, which is VERY important.

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@JBrennanmckay Absolutely! If I had known about it I’d get my Private & Commercial Rotorcraft-Gyroplane rating in an AutoGyro. Do all of the requirements then add on your Commercial Rotorcraft-Helicopter rating! Total cost should be about half of doing it all in a heli…

[James @Aloha_Aviator]

@amity__lee @TamaraH96469072 I’ve concluded that certified AutoGyro gyroplanes are some of the safest light aircraft in the world!

[James @Aloha_Aviator]

@HeavyMetalShip He takes great pics! I’m not sure the model of his fancy camera but I believe it was set to an f2 aperture.

[James @Aloha_Aviator]

Mahalo Parker for this beautiful pic, starting up before getting back into the fight. 🔥🚁

[James @Aloha_Aviator]

@LianaSilsby You guessed it! This sporty little bird is relatively short, with lower rotor close enough to give a free haircut, so getting in and out with the rotors stopped is required for safety. But the total safety is enhanced without the need for an anti-torque tail rotor!

[James @Aloha_Aviator]

@TamaraH96469072 Super fun!!! ❤️🏝️❤️

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@RealAlitaGail Mahalo Alita! These AutoGyros fly like a dream! Super safe and VERY stable in the winds and turbulence that's common in Hawaii. 🏝️