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VFS Federal City Chapter

The VFS Federal City Chapter fosters collaboration and innovation in vertical flight technology through meetings, educational events, and networking opportunities, aiming to advance the aerospace community and promote the benefits of vertical flight.

🎉 Excitement is in the air! Our October meeting features a talk by the DARPA Lift Challenge (DLC) program manager Phillip &quot;Donna&quot; Smith, and local participants in the flyoff from Maryland.&nbsp; The DLC flyoff was held in Dayton, Ohio, on Aug. 2-9, where competitors flew drones on a 5-nm circuit to demonstrate the highest payload-to-weight ratios. DARPA has now announced plans for DLC-2 in 2028. Come hear about the impressive accomplishments and future plans for high payload-to-weight vertical lift!&nbsp; Learn more at <a fr-original-style="" href="https://www.darpa.mil/research/challenges/lift" id="isPasted" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">https://www.darpa.mil/research/challenges/lift</a>

Oct. 29 Meeting: DARPA Lift Challenge

The August 5 meeting of the VFS Federal City Chapter will be held 5:00 &ndash; 7:30 pm: Boeing R&amp;D Center, 5th FloorVirginia Tech Academic Building One3625 Potomac Ave, Alexandria, VA 22305 The main speaker is Jessica Jones, Executive Director of the FAA Office of Advanced Aviation Technologies. She will provide an FAA update on the Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) and eVTOL Integration Pilot Program (eIPP). The eight selected eIPP projects span 26 states and involve leading aircraft manufacturers, operators, and state partners across the US. The first demonstration flights began on July 14th, so this will be a very timely presentation!

August 5 Meeting with the FAA on eIPP

The April 14 meeting of the VFS Federal City Chapter will be held 5:00 &ndash; 7:30pm at the University of Maryland in the Kim Engineering Building &mdash; in the Kay Boardroom on the first floor (Room 1107).&nbsp; The main speaker is Romin Dasmalchi, the KARGO Program Director at Piasecki Aircraft Corporation.&nbsp;

VFS Federal City Chapter

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Oct. 29 Meeting: DARPA Lift Challenge

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August 5 Meeting with the FAA on eIPP

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April 14 Meeting at UMD

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Oct. 29 Meeting: DARPA Lift Challenge

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August 5 Meeting with the FAA on eIPP

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April 14 Meeting at UMD

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