MISATS Initiative

Munro & Associates, Inc. has been working with NASA AND MISATS to develop technology that will bring a new age in travel. The Personal Air Vehicle, or PAV, will provide point-to-point travel that avoids the hassles of the major airlines’ hub and spoke system. This distributed network of transportation will be a revolution much like the personal computer and the Internet were to mainframe computers.

For more information visit the Michigan Small Aircraft Transportation web site at www.misats.com

SATS Creates New Quality of Life Choice

Personal Air Vehicle

PAV Near-Term Vision

Permit a transition from recreational and exclusive-use, to an on-demand and distributed air transportation system for public-use.

The near-term vision provides affordable access for rural/regional travel where high density air carriers are not profitable

Utilizes the existing infrastructure of 5000+ U.S. small airports.

PAV Long-Term Vision

Long-term PAV capability will address intra-urban access for the expansion of highly productive localities into underdeveloped resources, while exploring new mission potential for societal benefit.

The benefit objective is to provide reduced travel time compared to autos or airlines for mid range trips
(50 to 500 mile trips).

Artificial Laser Horizon System

Fact: Spacial disorientation is a leading cause of general aircraft mishaps.

Fact: Peripheral vision is a key component in maintaining spacial orientation.

Our Response: Laser Horizon’s large display allows pilots to monitor other instruments while maintaining continuous awareness of aircraft attitude using peripheral vision.

Unique Features

Laser Horizon Flight
Instrumentation

Laser Weld Bonding

Application of Laser Weld Bonding Technology

Benefits:

• Improved aerodynamic
characteristics
• Improved flight performance
• Increased structural strength
• Reduced manufacturing time
• Reduced labor costs
• Enhanced aesthetics to Aircraft
Structure