Once again, this thread is starting to take a disproportionate amount of the moderators' time. If it continues it will meet the same fate as the last thread. Keep it to the technical aspects of the project, please.
You are describing a Velocity XL, which is a proven design and is currently available as a kit.I was thinking non pressurized cockpit shell. The large door design would be useful for bulky cargo. With a new wing, canard, and power plant, wouldn't be a bad design for vacation travel.
I was thinking non pressurized cockpit shell. The large door design would be useful for bulky cargo. With a new wing, canard, and power plant, wouldn't be a bad design for vacation travel.
I wouldn’t call the Raptor “vaporware”, but I would attribute the term “vaporperformance” to it as it does not look likely to meet its projections.Like the Raptor, the Dark Aero is 'vaporware' too.
Im sure there is, but does that define overall requirements for the machine - no. My typical driving commute is 40 miles each direction, which is squarely in electric car metrics, but what about when I take the trip across country and need 400 miles between fill ups?Is there an average trip distance for private aviation?
How much further? And what is the preferred cruise altitude?These are 600 mile legs, but would be further if I had the capability.
That's what I am wondering, if anyone does these market studies?but the cost of that capability would have to be weighed against the marginal utility in a trade study. The math would determine the decision.
Seems to me that it is nearly impossible to do a market study for a new class of E-AB. Lots of people will be interested, but very few will actually spend the money.That's what I am wondering, if anyone does these market studies?
At Oshkosh 2018, they told me that they were “almost ready to fly”, having completed the hard part: building the molds.To get a sense of the price it could be helpful to see the Dark Aero Aircraft
It really hurts when I blow Diet Coke through my nose......having completed the hard part: building the molds...
BJC
It already flew, not a nice flight, but flew.this airplane will never fly![]()