TangoEchoAlpha
Pre-Flight
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http://www.sunflyer.com/#!programs/mainPage
Their website claims the aircraft produces only 55 dB of noise*. Suffice to say, I'm a big fan. And it's got solar panels too! I wouldn't mind a few more aircraft with solar cells on the wings. The idea of an airplane that can generate it's own power is very exciting.
Could this revive GA by drastically lowering the operating costs? Will GA ever become a hobby accessible to the everyman?
*For reference, here are the noise levels inside a variety of cars. http://www.auto-decibel-db.com/ This shows that the 55dB noise level of the Sun Flyer is lower than nearly all production cars driving at highway speeds. In fact, it's QUIETER THAN A PRIUS!
Their website claims the aircraft produces only 55 dB of noise*. Suffice to say, I'm a big fan. And it's got solar panels too! I wouldn't mind a few more aircraft with solar cells on the wings. The idea of an airplane that can generate it's own power is very exciting.
Could this revive GA by drastically lowering the operating costs? Will GA ever become a hobby accessible to the everyman?
*For reference, here are the noise levels inside a variety of cars. http://www.auto-decibel-db.com/ This shows that the 55dB noise level of the Sun Flyer is lower than nearly all production cars driving at highway speeds. In fact, it's QUIETER THAN A PRIUS!
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