By combining the grace of a glider with the self-launching capabilities of a powered aircraft, the Pipistrel Taurus Electro marks a big step forward for battery-powered aircraft.
The FAA considers the Taurus Electro an experimental aircraft, but Pipistrel is trying to change that classification so it can sell the planes in the U.S. as early as next year.
Now add photo Voltaic Cells to the Wings and Tail also the side body and watch this one not need to land except for the requirement to allow the pilot to take a pitstop. Of course we know food and the other end need attention.
But Oh My.... What a thought.
True independence from Oil other than the need to have sun or battery charge.....
Also the benefit of being a glider.... Oh Boy, ease of landing that a normal aircraft is not normally the beneficiary of.
Wow!!!
Now add photo Voltaic Cells to the Wings and Tail also the side body and watch this one not need to land except for the requirement to allow the pilot to take a pitstop. Of course we know food and the other end need attention.
But Oh My.... What a thought.
True independence from Oil other than the need to have sun or battery charge.....
Also the benefit of being a glider.... Oh Boy, ease of landing that a normal aircraft is not normally the beneficiary of.
Best of both worlds.
Waa Whooo.