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Jay Carter Jr.

Jay Carter Jr. is an American aerospace engineer, entrepreneur, and inventor, best known as the founder and CEO of Carter Aviation Technologies, an aviation research and development company based in Wichita Falls, Texas. He is widely credited with pioneering the development of the Slowed Rotor/Compound (SR/C) aircraft technology, which combines the vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) capabilities of a helicopter with the speed and efficiency of a fixed-wing aircraft.Deener, Sarah (November 13, 2013). "Slowed rotor has high-speed implications". Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association. Retrieved April 21, 2025.

Early Life and Education

Jay Carter Jr. was raised in a family with a strong background in engineering and innovation. His grandfather was recognized by the Smithsonian Institution as one of the 25 most influential oil pioneers of the early 20th century, and his father was regarded as "The Father of the Filament Winding Industry." Carter developed an early interest in mechanical systems, building go-karts, boats, and model aircraft during his youth. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Texas Tech University in 1968."Three Generations of Texas Wind Men". Texas Monthly. August 2011. Retrieved April 21, 2025.

Career

Bell Helicopter

After college, Carter began his career at Bell Helicopter as a research and development design engineer. He worked on the rotor systems for tiltrotor aircraft, including the XV-15, and contributed to the design of the Model 300 proprotor blade and the D-212 and D-270 blade systems.Maisel, Martin D. (2000). The History of the XV-15 Tilt Rotor Research Aircraft (PDF). NASA. Retrieved April 21, 2025.

Jay Carter Enterprises

In 1970, he founded Jay Carter Enterprises with his father. Together, they developed a steam-powered car that was the first to meet the 1976 EPA emissions standards. Carter testified before the United States Senate and House of Representatives regarding the vehicle's innovations."This Steam Car Works". Popular Science. October 1974. Retrieved April 21, 2025.

Carter Wind Systems

Carter founded Carter Wind Systems in 1976, which manufactured lightweight, cost-effective wind turbines. The company grew to over $7 million in sales with installations across the U.S., Europe, and the Arctic. By 1983, it had over 100 employees. Carter sold part of the company to Hamilton Standard, a division of United Technologies, in 1982, and later sold 50% to private investors in 1992.Galbraith, Kate and Price, Asher (August 2011). "A mighty wind". Texas Monthly. Retrieved April 21, 2025.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)

Carter Aviation Technologies

In 1994, Carter founded Carter Aviation Technologies to develop a 5-seat aircraft that would utilize both rotor and wing lift. This led to the development of the SR/C concept and the CarterCopter Technology Demonstrator, the first aircraft to reach Mu-1 (μ=1), an aerodynamic milestone.Miller, Jay (July 2004). "Origin of the Species". Air & Space/Smithsonian. Retrieved April 21, 2025.

The SR/C system enables jump takeoff, high-speed cruise, and safe autorotation landings. It is protected by over 20 U.S. and international patents and was validated through test programs with NASA, the U.S. Army, and Georgia Institute of Technology.Warwick, Graham (November 20, 2009). "Perseverance Pays Off for CarterCopter". Aviation Week. Retrieved April 21, 2025.

Carter Aviation received a $4 million incentive agreement from the Wichita Falls Economic Development Corporation in 2009 to expand development of the SR/C aircraft."Carter Signs $4 Million Incentive Agreement". Vertical Magazine. Retrieved April 21, 2025.

Personal Air Vehicle (PAV)

In 2011, Carter's team began test flights of the Carter Personal Air Vehicle (PAV), a four-seat compound autogyro that achieved a cruise speed of 204 mph and reached an L/D ratio of 11.6. The aircraft was demonstrated at events such as EAA AirVenture Oshkosh.Paur, Jason (January 21, 2011). "New Autogyro is an Alternative to Flying Cars". Wired. Retrieved April 21, 2025."Carter Personal Air Vehicle Showcased at AirVenture". General Aviation News. July 26, 2014. Retrieved April 21, 2025.

In 2019, Carter sold all intellectual property related to SR/C technology to Jaunt Air Mobility, an Uber Air Taxi partner, but remains involved in ongoing design and innovation."Jaunt Air Mobility Acquires Carter Copter Rights". TransportUp. February 1, 2019. Retrieved April 21, 2025."CarterCopter Moves Into Production Phase". AVweb. April 12, 2019. Retrieved April 21, 2025.

Recognition

In 2014, Carter received the Paul E. Haueter Award from the Vertical Flight Society for his achievements in SR/C aircraft design."AHS International Announces 2014 Recipients of Its Prestigious Awards". Vertical Flight Society. March 31, 2014. Retrieved April 21, 2025.