About
Ben Frank founded General Aviation after launching two prior aviation software ventures—Rotabull and Seer Aerospace, which was acquired by Aviation Week. He previously worked at Rotor Technologies, a company focused on autonomous helicopter development, and has hands-on experience as a pilot and aircraft mechanic.
Ben Frank @benjaminsfrank
Very cool airplane. North Carolina was the birthplace of aviation. https://t.co/u8N143UNnc
Jul 29, 2026 · ♥ 2
Ben Frank @benjaminsfrank
Did a plumbing repair at my house, and discovered that my drill is not an underwater drill.
Jul 20, 2026 · ♥ 2
Ben Frank @benjaminsfrank
https://t.co/Qss0Cz36UD
Jul 11, 2026 · ♥ 1
Founder at General AviationYC X26
Intro paths
Ben went through Y Combinator (Spring 2026) — any YC alum in your network can reach them through the YC community.
Their group partner at YC was Pete Koomen, General Partner at Y Combinator — the partner who ran General Aviation's batch and knows the company first-hand. YC profile ↗
In turn, Ben can intro founders to General Aviation's investors below.