Vertical Flight Society
Michael Strauss is a highly experienced professional in the field of aircraft design. With a Master's degree in Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering, Michael has worked in various roles at Sikorsky, NASA Langley Research Center, and has been involved in multiple projects related to alternative power systems, aerodynamics, and advanced aircraft design. Additionally, Michael is actively involved in various committees and technical roles within professional organizations such as the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics and the Vertical Flight Society. Outside of their engineering career, Michael is also a founder and managing partner at multiple private real estate investment firms and serves as an assistant karate instructor at Yale University.
Vertical Flight Society
The Vertical Flight Society — founded in 1943 as the American Helicopter Society, Inc. — is the world's only international technical society for engineers, scientists and others working to advance vertical flight technology. We bring together industry, academia and government to tackle the toughest challenges in vertical flight. Our members share a legacy of knowledge and accomplishment that has been driving innovation for 75 years! Our highly acclaimed magazine, Vertiflite, brings our members in-depth insight into the latest technology developments. Our peer-reviewed technical publication, The Journal of the AHS, is the world’s only vertical flight technical journal. Membership also provides opportunities to exchange ideas, access to Members Only features on our website, discounts for our products and the opportunity to be recognized as part of our prestigious awards programs. Find out more about the Benefits of Membership at https://www.vtol.org/membership!