Author Archives: vicoter

The increasing use of high-precision instrumentation has made the characterization of environmental microvibrations increasingly important. Vibration levels that would be considered negligible in many industrial applications can significantly affect the proper operation of electron microscopes, optical systems, metrology equipment, and … Continued

The continuous growth of unmanned cargo aviation is pushing manufacturers toward increasingly large, lightweight, and flexible airframes. In this context, Pipistrel Aircraft (https://www.pipistrel-aircraft.com/) is developing the Nuuva, a large, unmanned cargo aircraft designed to perform medium-range logistics missions with high … Continued

With the successful test flight and the achievement of the STC (Supplemental Type Certificate), has been completed the certification process for the cockpit floor window kit developed by SHE, Swiss Helicopter Engineering (www.she-ag.ch), for the AS350/H125 helicopter. This major modification … Continued

In high‑performance motorsport, the pursuit of marginal gains often hinges on the sophisticated interplay between aerodynamics, structural flexibility, and dynamic response under real‑world loads. The Drag Reduction System (DRS) — widely known in the context of formula 1 car racing … Continued

Authors: Potito Cordisco, Senior Project Manager; Mauro Terraneo, Chief Technical Officer Nuuva V300 is the new e-VTOL cargo drone developed by the Pipistrel (www.pipistrel-aircraft.com) to autonomously transport 300kg of payload up to 300 km. Before the maiden hovering flight, Vicoter … Continued

Authors: Potito Cordisco, Senior Project Manager; Mauro Terraneo, Chief Technical Officer. Vicoter has performed in flight load measurements on the ESCAPE is an ultra-light helicopter produced by LH-Lamanna Helicopter. General aviation regulations for helicopters requires the applicant to verify the … Continued