MEET THE TEAM: Field Operative Phileas Moss Esq. is pleased to introduce his newly appointed multidisciplinary Flying Harness Engineering Team –
Miles Mercer – Materials & Webbing Engineer
Miles is a highly experienced webbing engineer with a specialism in building lightweight, high load-bearing structures. He will take responsibility for harness webbing, attachment points and the supply and construction of all necessary fabrics and textiles required for the project.
Dr Conrad Vesper – Flight Systems Adviser (Night Flight & Navigation Specialist)
Bringing considerable practical experience of sustained flight in darkness and low-light conditions, Dr Vesper will advise on aerodynamics and nocturnal operations. He has exceptional spatial awareness and is particularly well qualified to advise upon obstacle detection and collision avoidance.
Admiral Gloria Rosso-Venturi – Aerodynamics & Weather Specialist
Admiral Rosso-Venturi will advise on wind conditions, temperature, precipitation and their impact upon proposed flight operations. She is particularly attuned to atmospheric changes and highly regarded for her ability to identify developing weather patterns and assess their implications for flight safety.
Penelope Hazelwood – Trainee Load Distribution Engineer
The youngest member of the team, this is Penelope’s first major engineering appointment. Having demonstrated exceptional skills of balance, she will take responsibility for weight distribution, with a particular focus on Mr Moss’s Travelling Tote and the two Inflight Half-Pint Plinths.
Graham ‘Chipper’ Cartwright – Construction & Stress Testing Engineer
‘Chipper’ has particular expertise in hammering, precision drilling, and the assessment of structural integrity in wood. He will oversee the construction and stress testing of all rigid components, including the carry rail and associated mounting points.
Anita Butler, Ant No. 14,351, will remain in place as Overseeing Safety Officer.
Mr Moss is extremely pleased with the appointments and believes he has assembled precisely the range of expertise required to make snail aviation both a safe and practical reality.