This version is dedicated to the X-57 Maxwell. I remember the joy and excitement the team had as they watched Administrator Bolden announce the program and the first piloted NASA X-plane designation in more than a decade. I was in … Continue reading →

This year the OpenVSP Workshop will be at the Museum of Flight in Seattle Washington. Please save the dates of August 13-15, 2024 (Tuesday – Thursday). We will likely reserve seating for a social event Wednesday evening. The Workshop venue … Continue reading →

It has been almost three months since the last release. Tons of work has been going on, but mostly on a big change that still isn’t quite ready yet. While I have been focused on the big stuff, a ton … Continue reading →

This release is a little modest, but there is still enough here to warrant a release before the Workshop. I’m looking forward to seeing some of you in two weeks — unfortunately, if you aren’t registered, the registration is full. … Continue reading →

Although I’ve been furiously working on lots of things, I hadn’t planned on making a release because I didn’t think I had enough stuff ready. I stepped back and took another look and realized that most of the in-work stuff … Continue reading →

Earlier this year, the world lost a brilliant light far before its time. Alex Stoll was a kind and gentle soul, a visionary aircraft designer, and a good friend. Alex committed his career to eVTOL far before it was a … Continue reading →

While 3.32.1 fixed the most egregious issues with 3.32.0, it was still a bit of a hot mess in its own right. This release helps tame the chaos, hopefully it gets people back on track. Of course, I couldn’t help … Continue reading →

Perspectives could vary on this release — some may say too soon, others may say long overdue. I suppose it depends on what features you’re most interested in. Note: If you use the OpenVSP structures capability, make backup copies of … Continue reading →

The 2023 OpenVSP Workshop will be held the week of August 7, 2023 at the Wright Brothers Institute (WBI) in Dayton Ohio. WBI is near Wright Patterson AFB, the home of AFRL. Registration will be limited to 50 people. If … Continue reading →

OpenVSP 3.31.1 A handful of bugs quickly cropped up in 3.31.0 that justify this .1 release. While there are always more bugs to be fixed, hopefully these fixes help some people out. There are a few new features in this … Continue reading →