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Windspeed Technologies, an aerospace engineering services company, recently unveiled the Skydeck, the futuristic flying concept geared towards VIP aircraft owners and the latest plan from a large aircraft OEM manufacturer.
The SkyDeck is a system designed to provide an exhilarating view of the aircraft’s external environment while in flight, from a safe semi-external location. For airlines, it could be an additional source of revenue, as passengers could be charged on a pay-per-view basis.There are several combinations of design features that can be incorporated into the SkyDeck. For example, either an elevator or a staircase can be incorporated, and either a single- or two-seat platform can be specified.
The SkyDeck can be installed on a wide variety of aircrafts, ranging from wide-bodies to smaller executive jets. Conceptual designs of the different versions have been completed and the SkyDeck is currently patent and trademark pending.
“The SkyDeck will be designed to withstand all load conditions, including flight loads and birdstrike impact loads. The canopy will be made of similar high-strength materials as those used to build the canopies of supersonic fighter jets. We are currently in talks with a major aircraft canopy manufacturer, who will design, build, test and supply the canopies, fully certified and ready-to-install.”
The problem of condensation on the canopy surface, that could cause fogging, will be resolved with the application of an anti-condensation film on the surface of the canopy, according to the canopy manufacturer. In addition, the canopies will also come with a UV-protection coating. The requirements of ingress/egress by the certifying authorities will be built into the design of every SkyDeck.
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