Mark van Wyk

Positively contributing to a better future through the smart use of technology.

[FlyH2 Aerospace @flyh2]

I have successfully completed my application for the Africa's Business Heroes Prize Competition! I am on my way to becoming the next Africa's Business Hero!

Follow the Heroes' journey at:
https://t.co/Ni9FcKmK5r

#RealHeroesDontQuit #ABH2022 #ABHAppCompleted #ItsAfricanTime

[Shaun Oakes @shaunoakes]

Ok I’m saying this again. Why don’t banks and banking apps have a Distress PIN? If you’re being forced to draw/transfer money, use a PIN that shows a small amount that you can withdraw or transfer and simultaneously cancels accounts and alerts authorities.

Is this not logical??

[Mark van Wyk @markvwyk]

@MichaelThiessen What about a Vue.js thought leader

[Mark van Wyk @markvwyk]

@CzechArtGirl @mayemusk @elonmusk Where is the end of the story?

[Mark van Wyk @markvwyk]

@MichaelThiessen I'm fascinated by the idea of editable components that are stored in a db. You add #edit to the URL and use Monaco Editor to edit the component source that you clicked in.

[FlyH2 Aerospace @flyh2]

The Dragonfly V has a 5.5m wingspan. We're rapid prototyping it with a new manufacturing technique where we first sandwitch the spars into the foam and then cut the wing profile out.

#FlyH2 #DragonflyV #WingDesign #Manufacturing #RPAS #Drone #Aircraft

[FlyH2 Aerospace @flyh2]

#FlyH2 has a new website where yon can learn more about #DragonflyV #FuelCell #Aircraft. Visit https://t.co/eMqX2XSGrR to learn about our long endurance drone. In the lightest configuration, Dragonfly V is expected to fly for up to 31 hours non-stop. #Hydrogen #Drones #RPAS

[Dr Claudius van Wyk @claudiusvanwyk1]

Some say the West needs a unified strategy to save liberal democracy - we say the world needs a unifying vision of possibility for human becoming. https://t.co/NjlPYS1WNQ

[Mark van Wyk @markvwyk]

@onnohuyser

[Mark van Wyk @markvwyk]

René Heise, Onno Huyser, Mark van Wyk, David Stubbs and David Gouws all working tirelessly to bring #FlyH2's #DragonflyV #FuelCellAircraft to life!

[FlyH2 Aerospace @flyh2]

Our Cape Town team!

[Mark van Wyk @markvwyk]

@Kalamarrojo @redditSpacePorn That's really good!

[Astro Realm @ineed__spacee]

Humanity to #Mars

@elonmusk

[Mark van Wyk @markvwyk]

Mind blowing.

[Cesium @CesiumJS]

Quickly get your bearings with tilesets colored by elevation in Cesium for @UnrealEngine

Learn how to add this and visual effects with materials in our tutorial
https://t.co/Z0ee08ibvC

[Mark van Wyk @markvwyk]

I just discovered something amazing. Jetbrains IDE for Unreal Engine (with Blueprints) called JetBrains Rider.

https://t.co/rEmVayj3MI

[Mark van Wyk @markvwyk]

Quite amazing really, the amount of crewed launches, NASA vs private. So far we're on Crew-3 + Crew Demo = 4 NASA launches. This Axiom Space Launch + 2x Jarad Isaacman launches = 3 Private Launches. Almost on par. Great practise for sending civilians to mars.

[Mark van Wyk @markvwyk]

This is exciting. First all-civilian mission to the International Space Station! Once again mostly reusing previously flown parts. Only the second stage is new / discarded, but Starship will fix that... If the FAA ever approves their EIA

[SpaceX @SpaceX]

All systems are looking good for tomorrow’s Falcon 9 launch of the @Axiom_Space Ax-1 mission to the @space_station; teams are keeping an eye on downrange weather along the ascent corridor. Webcast will go live at ~7:55 a.m. ET → https://t.co/N3MHSxCS0k

[Mark van Wyk @markvwyk]

@MichaelThiessen Supersmart!

[Mark van Wyk @markvwyk]

In preparation for test flying @flyh2's large #DragonflyV #RPAS, I'm pulling out my dusty #RC trainers. Going to renew my #RPL #DronePilotsLicense, and renew my membership with #SAMAA and #AeroclubSA. Anyone keen on flying with me?

[Mark van Wyk @markvwyk]

How do develop an aircraft in a manner that is really quick and cost effective? This is the mission. I'll let you know how close we get!

[FlyH2 Aerospace @flyh2]

#DragonflyV's wingbox has been #CNC cut from aluminium. It consists of only 2 pieces and connects the wing to the fuselage. Great work by #CarbideCNC.