AdHyBau-2 Hydrogen-Electric Propulsion
Technical advisory for hydrogen-electric propulsion development in general aviation
Advisory role for hydrogen-electric propulsion systems development consortium in general aviation. Technical advisory addresses aircraft-level integration challenges, certification pathway development, and strategic positioning for market entry. Work coordinates technical development with EASA certification requirements and approval strategy.
Aufwind Role:
- Aircraft integration engineering (loads, propeller loads, structural dimensioning)
- Certification oversight and certifiability monitoring
- STC strategy development and approval simplification
- Mission profile analysis and operational feasibility
- Safety assessment and regulatory pathway guidance
- Market entry strategy and competitive positioning
ESA AIR-SOS (Earth Observation)
Seaplane-based validation campaign for Sentinel-2 satellite remote sensing
ESA-funded marine litter research programme using seaplane operations for Sentinel-2 satellite data validation. Flight test campaign coordination in River Elbe coastal waters for multispectral data collection. Seaplane operations enabled both aerial observation and in-situ measurements via sea landings. Flight operations combined with Plymouth Marine Laboratory's remote sensing expertise and SkyfloX's payload integration. Lake LA-4-200 platform provision (former North Sea oil spill surveillance aircraft).
Aufwind Role:
- Flight operations lead for seaplane validation campaigns
- Regulatory compliance and approvals (seaplane operations, payload integration)
- Lake LA-4-200 platform provision
- In-situ measurement coordination via sea landings
- Visual cross-validation at low altitudes
- Test campaign coordination with satellite overpass timing
Stemme S12 Propeller Certification
EASA certification support for propeller approval
Certification support for Stemme S12 propeller installation covering ground testing, flight test planning, and certification compliance. Propeller ground testing programme coordination to validate structural integrity and performance characteristics. Flight test methodology development and test card preparation for in-flight validation. Test data analysis, certification compliance documentation, and regulatory authority liaison for EASA approval.
Aufwind Role:
- Propeller ground testing programme coordination
- Flight test planning and methodology development
- Test card development and flight test execution support
- Certification compliance documentation
- Test data analysis and reporting
- Regulatory authority interface
Oratex Design Certification Flight Test Programme
Flight test programme execution including initial compliance inspection of test aircraft, test flight operations, and occurrence reporting. Design certification support for Oratex aircraft through flight test reporting and compliance documentation to EASA standards.
Experimental Aircraft Certification Programme
Certification support for experimental aircraft under German LBA regulations. Build inspections as OUV-authorised inspector. Projects include Jodel D11A (Rolls-Royce O-200 installation with flight test programme and certification engineering), Kitfox 1 (landing gear and Rotax engine conversion), Kitfox 5 (Garmin G3X Touch integration), and Pitts S-1 new build inspection.
Aircraft Service Nord - Quality Management & CAO Approval
Quality management system review and organisational audit supporting additional national CAO (Combined Airworthiness Organisation) approval with LBA. New approval for Annex I aircraft maintenance parallel to existing EASA CAO approval. Compliance gap analysis, process improvement recommendations, and regulatory authority coordination for dual approval framework.
Development of Repair Procedures
Engineering and approval of aircraft-specific repair procedures for structural and systems repairs to EASA standards. Projects include PA-46-310 structural repairs and PA-46 M500 analysis involving fatigue estimation, OEM communication, maintenance shop feedback integration, and damage mapping for continued airworthiness compliance.
Training & Education Programme
Flight test training as part of Euro Flight Test's Lake Buccaneer final project programme. Flight operations conducted in Denmark. Pilot-owner maintenance workshops for IAOPA and maintenance stage lectures at AERO Friedrichshafen for Aerokurier. EASA maintenance regulations training for flight schools, flying clubs, and CAO organisations throughout Europe.
EASA Rulemaking Consulting
Regulatory representation and rulemaking consultation for IAOPA Europe through active participation in EASA Safety Advisory Body (AG.012, formerly EM.TEC). Activities include commenting on Notices of Proposed Amendment (NPAs), initiating rulemaking activities, and providing technical input on policy development affecting general aviation across the European Union.