Electric aircraft – future of air travel? 

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One of the large cost in using an aircraft is the fuel bill. This is really high at the moment with the price of aviation gasoline the same as the fuel for your car. The other recurrent cost is the cost of upkeep for the motor. So what if you do unless an motor and buy a hang-glider? Well, you still have to get it into the air by towing or raising and there is a lot of trust on the wind for the timing and length of your group. 

But, the answer may have been found to these question with the aircraft that made its debut at the air venture show at oshkosh, wisconsin. It is the electra flyer-c which has the flying quality of a hang-glider join with the power of an electric motor to launch and power the group. The motor runs from a lithium set which then drives a 45 inch diameter propeller. With a top speed of 90 mph and a cruise of 75 mph this compares well with other small single motord aircraft. The duration of up to 2 hours is low but as this is a new technology the set and motor competence will no doubt be improved and better stamina will effect. A full charge can be done in as little as 2 hours and the manufacturer thinks it will cost of 60 cents on your power bill. The other saving is there is little upkeep compared to the customary piston motor. 

So, if you are curious in being on the triming edge of ‘green’ flying visit their site and learn more about this new technology. If replacing is not for you then how about the sky spark? This low wing twin seat set drive aircraft holds the speed record of 250 km/hr! now that will be the one to have when you are late for the role. Of course if there is no rush then the solar whim would be the one to pick. This aircraft has 11,000 solar cells which charge lithium polymer set, these in turn power the electric motor and the 11 foot diameter propeller. Although not fast it is able to assist long groups with a 24 hour group on solar drive set on 8th july 2010. The aircraft is ploting to circumnavigate the world in 2012. 

So get with the plan and go green.