About this episode

Cyril Champenois discusses Elixir Aircraft's innovative design and the latest in general aviation news.

Elixir Aircraft’s Cyril Champenois talks about the two-seat, low-wing aircraft using Carbon Oneshot technology derived from competition sailing that helps simplify structures to produce safer, more economical, and more versatile aircraft. Plus, stick around for the latest general aviation news discussion on see-and-avoid technology that may affect pilots, GAO recommendations for the drone industry, and more.

People in this episode

Guest: Cyril Champenois

Topics covered

• Elixir Aircraft
• aviation technology
• general aviation news
• drone industry
• safety in aviation

Keywords

• Elixir Aircraft
• Cyril Champenois
• aviation news
• see-and-avoid technology
• drone industry

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Organizations: Elixir Aircraft, GAO

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