aviation - the past, present and future of flight

Despite these challenges, Gagnon

and the other NRC mechanics manage

to keep the research  eet operational;

a talent that leads Paul Kissmann to

describe them as “geniuses”. Until a

lack of parts reduces their ranks, the

vintage aircraft will continue to push the

boundaries of science and technology;

signifying the continuing triumph of the

old over the new.

“This is a great place to work, and a great

place to  y,” concluded Kissmann. “One

day is never like the next for the NRC Flight

Research Lab: it is always different!”

68 Aviation News incorporating Jets August 2018

Newest addition to the  eet is the Extra 300L.

It is mainly used for pilot skills training. NRC

Left: A Bell 206 JetRanger is employed by

NRC for night vision goggle testing and pilot

training. James Careless

Below: Inside the NRC Flight Research Lab’s

hangar in Ottawa, Canada. NRC

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