May 31, 2021 by Joel Heck
VTOL stands for vertical takeoff and Landing. Seems simple enough. So how does this description fit into the regulatory universe? VTOL designs today are possible through the use of distributed propulsion systems...
May 10, 2021 by Joel Heck
On May 11, 1997, an IBM supercomputer named Deep Blue defeated world chess champion Garry Kasparov in a six game chess match. This was a historic moment for supercomputing. A super computer...
April 5, 2021 by Joel Heck
Regardless of your political viewpoint, presidential executive order 13771 may be fertile ground for a study of the “law of unintended consequences” and it’s affect on the world of aviation. It’s entirely possible...
March 27, 2021 by Joel Heck
After getting married shortly after college graduation, my new spouse and I embarked on a honeymoon road trip. Nothing fancy...
February 1, 2021 by Joel Heck
The ASTM F44 Committee on General Aviation maintains the ASTM standards that are used as MOC (Means of Compliance) for...
January 23, 2021 by Joel Heck
Welcome to TypeCertification.com, a website focused on covering the complexities of aircraft certification. Why this website? Why this topic? As mentioned in...
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VTOL stands for vertical takeoff and Landing. Seems simple enough. So how does this description fit into the regulatory universe? VTOL designs today are possible…
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On May 11, 1997, an IBM supercomputer named Deep Blue defeated world chess champion Garry Kasparov in a six game chess match. This was a…
Repeal of the “2-for-1” Rule
Regardless of your political viewpoint, presidential executive order 13771 may be fertile ground for a study of the “law of unintended consequences” and it’s affect…
Certification Planning – The Basics
After getting married shortly after college graduation, my new spouse and I embarked on a honeymoon road trip. Nothing fancy. We thought touring the great…
Overview of ASTM F44 Committee on General Aviation
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The FAA Dynamic Regulatory System is Here
Within the first week of my working career at an airplane manufacturer, I learned my first aviation quote which is attributed to Donald Douglas –…
