Richard Abbott

Responsible for all commercial and technical aspects of running a business specializing in aircraft development, work includes: Structures, mechanical systems, loads and powerplant engineering, design and certification support for composite and metallic VLJ, eVTOL and unmanned air vehicles from component to aircraft level.

Responsible for technical aspects of program pertaining to certification of structures and mechanical systems for carbon fiber personal jet aircraft. Defining Stress Analysis techniques for sizing and certification. Responsible for overseeing manufacturing liaison function. Responsible for team of staff and contractors, liaison with external consultants and vendors.

Responsible for sizing calculations, certification static stress analysis, test support and shop floor support for wing front spar, fixed leading edge secondary structure and slat drive fittings – track ribs, jack ribs, sub spars, FLE aperture closing mechanisms.