26 March 2020:Former Space Shuttle Astronaut, Frank Culbertson is appointed as a Strategic Advisor to Bye Aerospace.
"To say that we are honoured to welcome Frank as Bye Aerospace's newest Strategic Advisor would be an understatement," said George E. Bye, Bye Aerospace CEO. "Not only do we thank him for his service to our country's space mission, we are grateful for his unique business, aviation and space expertise."
"It is an honour to be invited on the Board of Strategic Advisors for Bye Aerospace at this important time in the development of such an innovative new aircraft," Culbertson said. "The eFlyer will revolutionize the light aircraft industry, allowing many new pilots to be trained. This will make general aviation more available and affordable for thousands of pilots who are looking for more access to the flexibility and safety of private flying. I am proud to be included in this revolution."
After graduating from US Naval Academy and US Naval Test Pilot School, he was selected for the astronaut training program in 1984. He initially supported various shuttle missions on the ground, including the Challenger accident investigation. Afterward, he served as the lead astronaut at the Shuttle Avionics Integration Laboratory (SAIL), where he led CAPCOM for seven missions.
Former Space Shuttle Astronaut, Frank Culbertson is appointed as a Strategic Advisor to Bye Aerospace.
"To say that we are honoured to welcome Frank as Bye Aerospace's newest Strategic Advisor would be an understatement," said George E. Bye, Bye Aerospace CEO. "Not only do we thank him for his service to our country's space mission, we are grateful for his unique business, aviation and space expertise."
"It is an honour to be invited on the Board of Strategic Advisors for Bye Aerospace at this important time in the development of such an innovative new aircraft," Culbertson said. "The eFlyer will revolutionize the light aircraft industry, allowing many new pilots to be trained. This will make general aviation more available and affordable for thousands of pilots who are looking for more access to the flexibility and safety of private flying. I am proud to be included in this revolution."
After graduating from US Naval Academy and US Naval Test Pilot School, he was selected for the astronaut training program in 1984. He initially supported various shuttle missions on the ground, including the Challenger accident investigation. Afterward, he served as the lead astronaut at the Shuttle Avionics Integration Laboratory (SAIL), where he led CAPCOM for seven missions.