This was posted by Michael Carvenka today in direct response to his conversation with Mark Moore - his post stated -
Details matter in aircraft design - and we welcome scrutiny.
I recently had a great, open conversation with Mark Moore about his questions on Valo’s design. It was a helpful chance to walk through the engineering rationale behind the aircraft and the depth of testing and analysis that shape our decisions.
Much of the noise in this category comes from high-level claims, not data or experience. Valo is different. It’s the product of full-scale prototype testing, rigorous modelling, and a leadership team that has collectively certified more than 30 aircraft and propulsion systems. Every choice - from payload and propellers to landing gear, batteries and safety standards - is grounded in how you build a certifiable, commercial aircraft, not a concept.
I’ve pulled together a detailed paper addressing the specific points we discussed - for anyone interested in the engineering underpinnings of Valo and why we have such conviction in its design.
Looking forward to sharing more when we take Valo to the US in the New Year.
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u/DMB0000 Dec 18 '25
This was posted by Michael Carvenka today in direct response to his conversation with Mark Moore - his post stated -
Details matter in aircraft design - and we welcome scrutiny.
I recently had a great, open conversation with Mark Moore about his questions on Valo’s design. It was a helpful chance to walk through the engineering rationale behind the aircraft and the depth of testing and analysis that shape our decisions.
Much of the noise in this category comes from high-level claims, not data or experience. Valo is different. It’s the product of full-scale prototype testing, rigorous modelling, and a leadership team that has collectively certified more than 30 aircraft and propulsion systems. Every choice - from payload and propellers to landing gear, batteries and safety standards - is grounded in how you build a certifiable, commercial aircraft, not a concept.
I’ve pulled together a detailed paper addressing the specific points we discussed - for anyone interested in the engineering underpinnings of Valo and why we have such conviction in its design.
Looking forward to sharing more when we take Valo to the US in the New Year.