Featured Team Member: Stanley Victorio
Always be prepared for the worst outcome on the testing site, while also preparing everything carefully to achieve the best result. Stanley Victorio is an Aerospace Engineer with Momentum. Primarily tasked with flight testing, he brings his experience of developing estimations for drone navigation systems. A typical day may consist…
It Takes a Village for this Piaggio P-180’s STC Flight Test Program
“With proper planning and coordination, a rhythm develops in the flight test program that supports safe and effective execution.” – Stephanie Smith, Momentum Senior Engineer There’s nothing more fulfilling for a team of professionals than seeing a project come together successfully, having made a contribution to that effort, no…
How Collaboration Took Full Advantage of Converting Field Approvals into two Supplemental Type Certificates (STC) for Wright Air Service’s Helio H-295
The Field Approval system has been in place for quite some time, but over the last decade the FAA has begun tightening the requirements for obtaining a field approval and in many instances stopped issuing field approvals for modifications that were previously field-approved. This specific project is one such instance….
Featured Team Member: Co-Founder, Dan Garrett
I love seeing a good system in action, especially one that I helped to create, but I never want to lose sight of the fact that leadership transcends good systems everyday. Dan Garrett, Managing Partner & DER (Designated Engineering Representative), is humbled by understanding that his leadership comes with an…
Our new engineering facility at KSTP, St. Paul, MN
We are very excited to provide a professional office location for our growing engineering staff – Dan Garrett, Managing Partner Momentum Aeronautics, LLC is excited to announce expansion of its engineering operation to a new facility at the Saint Paul Downtown Airport, KSTP, in St. Paul, MN. The new facility…
Momentum Aeronautics Celebrates 2-year Anniversary With Gift to Aviation Youth Program
Momentum’s donation supports the Youth Initiative Aviation Academy Momentum is celebrating its two year anniversary with a $1000 donation to the Youth Initiative Aviation Academy (YIAA) located in St. Paul, MN. “The YIAA provides mentorship and educational opportunities to youth from the most challenged parts of our society,” said Kyle…
Pilatus PC-7 wheel and brake installation STC
Momentum recently completed an aircraft Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) project for Parker Hannifin Corp. Aircraft Wheel and Brake Division through the FAA Chicago Aircraft Certification Office (ACO). STC number SA04264CH approves the installation of Parker wheels and brakes on Pilatus PC-7 aircraft. The project included all necessary engineering, airworthiness, testing,…
First E-Coat Primer Process Used in an FAA Certified Production Process
Momentum Aeronautics, LLC Supports Air Tractor, Inc. With Electrocoat Primer FAA Process Approval Momentum was recently recognized at an open house event in Olney, TX at Air Tractor’s production facility. Momentum Aero received an award from Air Tractor President Jim Hirsch for engineering and FAA approval support of the aircraft…