Alexander Boldonov, a post-graduate student at the Department of Aircraft and Helicopter Engineering at Novosibirsk State Technical University NETI, is developing a device for providing vertical take-off and landing of light aircraft, which will allow the aircraft to be used in the range of helicopter capabilities.
"The famous inventor Thomas Edison noticed that the plane was invented by half, meaning the inability to land and take off where necessary and the vast territory required for aircraft to take off and land. Attempts to solve this problem have not stopped at the beginning of the aviation era. The very idea of a vertical take-off and landing aircraft has interested me for a long time. I followed the industry and collected thematic information. Therefore, the idea arose to create a project with a working title — an aircraft modernization kit (AMK). It is a set of electric propeller group, batteries, electronics, and other units installed on a light aircraft for vertical takeoff and landing. In short, this is a large drone mounted on a standard light—engine aircraft of a certain type — a high-wing strut with a front steering rack," said the author of the development, Alexander Boldonov.
A universal kit installed on light aircraft to give them new take-off and landing properties will make it possible to take off and land on small platforms. This will allow medical workers, rescuers, and employees of other special services to reach remote area where access is difficult for some reason (seasonal river flooding, swampy places, etc.) to provide assistance. This device will be of interest to developers and manufacturers of suitable types of aircraft.
"A 3D model of the system has already been created, preliminary calculations have been carried out, and a grant application has been submitted. The project is now in the stage of aerodynamic research. I am currently developing options to improve the aerodynamics of an aircraft using an installed kit. With the attraction of investments, I plan to create a demonstration sample," Alexander Boldonov added.