RapidSky Update: 2024 done, with 2025 to come!

The idea of RapidSky was born in late 2023, at a helicopter show in Madrid, Spain. With an interest to purchase new helicopters for the Flying4Care initiative, my computer industry business card was not fit for purpose there. I was not being taken seriously. So, in...

RapidSky VF2 – Proven Pedigree; Built for Purpose

This picture of a helicopter in a field in Northern Italy, is the culmination of a story that starts many years ago. If all the components could communicate, they will tell a tale spanning decades, with failures and success in equal parts. This post consolidates how...

The Giovanardi Family: A Legacy of Helicopter Excellence

Nestled in the heart of Piedmont, Italy, the Giovanardi family has turned a shared passion for flying into a thriving enterprise that embodies innovation, craftsmanship, and a deep respect for natural aerodynamics. Their company, Vertical Fly, is not just a hub for...

Helicopter Evolution: From RotorWay To RapidSky

Founded in 1961 by B.J. Schramm in Chandler, Arizona, RotorWay pioneered the concept of kit helicopters, allowing aviation enthusiasts to build their own personal aircraft. Over decades, RotorWay’s models have transformed from groundbreaking prototypes to...

AERO Friedrichshafen 2023

General aviation is dead. Long live general aviation. Despite a world gone awry, pandemics and climate change, it seems that the fantasy of flight is still very much alive. I attended my first aviation event, in many years, and it was good. There was a definite...

The Art of Living Freely!

The art of living freely is about embracing the present moment, letting go of what has been and not worrying about what is to come. It is about being true to yourself, following your passions and living with purpose. The beauty of living freely is that it allows us to...