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Pipistrel's Electric Trainer - WATTsUP

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Apollo

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More practical & capable electric aircraft are slowly coming to market. I think Pipistrel's latest electric trainer is rather impressive:

Pipistrel WATTsUP Two-Place Electric Trainer Makes First Flight | EAA

I was struck by how much it resembles the Yuneec e430 but there's no connection apparently.

Electric aircraft won't be competitive with conventionally powered aircraft for many years, but having a low noise, low vibration cabin environment is appealing to me. The potential for significant improvements is there and I look forward to seeing more aircraft with electric propulsion.
 

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