Title:
The Safety of Gyroplanes and the Innovations of Modern Gyroplanes
Topic:
What Makes Gyroplanes Safe, and the Innovation and Changes of Modern Gyroplanes
Speaker(s):
Raul Salazar, Ph.D., CFI
Brief Description:
Dr. Salazar will discuss the safety of gyroplanes. The basic aerodynamics, and capabilities. Dr. Salazar will also cover the cutting edge design and construction techniques. Additionally, Dr. Salazar talks about innovative changes in gyroplane design and development, topics such prerotation system, control systems, etc.
Select Number:
SO15145864
Location of Seminar:
EAA Chapter 99 Meeting Room
See Directions to Venue
Vero Beach, FL 32960
Directions to Venue:
The EAA Meeting Room is within the AOA of Vero Beach Regional Airport. Escorted access is required if not badged for this airport. The access gate will be manned to allow escorted access. A backup number is 952-826-9707 to obtain escorted access.
Fly-in Seminar?:
Yes KVRB
Seating:
40
seats at the facility,
33
remaining for online registration.
Registration Information:
Sponsoring Division:
FAASTeam
Additional Event Information & Acknowledgement of Industry Sponsor(s):
The Treasure Coast FAASTeam would like to thank the EAA Chapter 99 for the use of the facilities and equipment for this seminar.
Dr. Raul Salazar is an entrepreneur, educator, pilot, and innovator. He is an adjunct professor at Florida Institute of Technology, where he teaches the UAS courses. Dr. Salazar has authored over 160 courseware titles.
Some of his customers are NASA, Motorola, Google, Microsoft, Cisco, NSU, Apple, FAA to name a few. Over the span of his career, Raul developed products and software that include: helicopter/airplane/engine/cargo ship simulators, an in-store digital coupon system, online courses, drone software to count trees/cars/animals and a drone visual recognition software.
Dr. Salazar is an active aviation educator and Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) who has conducted over 67 safety webinars and seminars for the FAA Safety Team (FAASTeam) from 2019 to 2026.
Dr. Salazar has built 6 experimental gyroplanes, and also has done 7 build assists for gyroplanes for his customers. Also, Dr. Salazar helped on an experimental helicopter build assist.
Equal Access Information:
The FAA Safety Team (FAASTeam) is committed to providing equal access to this meeting/event for all participants. If you need alternative formats or services because of a disability, please communicate your request as soon as possible with the person in the “Contact Information” area of the meeting/event notice. Note that two weeks is usually required to arrange services.
Credit Applicability:
1 Credit for Basic Knowledge Topic 3
FAASTeam Project Information:
NPP22, et al
National Project:
Light Sport, Experimental, and Amateur Built Aircraft Owner/Builder Outreach
Additional Event Documents: