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Skilplane
Skilplane is the first of its kind. A land based training vehicle which simulates realistic aircraft movements. It was designed out of necessity to fill the gap within the market, providing a safe and effective way to learn essential flying skills before you get into an aircraft.
I started my flying journey in 2021 and quickly found out how difficult it was to master the rudder controls and get used to the rolling and pitching motions of the aircraft.
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After some time designing and creating my first prototype with rudder controls, I found that my skills and confidence in controlling the aircraft had increased drastically. Being able to practice these controls in a safe environment and removing the risk of damaging a full size aircraft at a fraction of the cost, I realized how valuable this training vehicle was.
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In the time following this, I started to design different models which replicate the hand and foot controls commonly found in helicopters and aircraft as well as making a scaled down version for kids so they can start their flying journey at any age.
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D'Arcy Belfield
Company Director
New Zealand based designer, inventor and entrepreneur.
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I have previous experience as a cabinet maker for over 20 years and currently work as a Technology Teacher at my local High School.
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My passion for designing and creating innovative solutions to modern problems led me to create Skilplane Limited. My degrees in Engineering and Education have allowed me to develop this product in a way that keeps education and safety at the forefront. I am dedicated to developing realistic aircraft training devices that prepare pilots to safely take to the skies.
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