At a deserted drop test range outside Henderson, Nevada, in late February 2021, Aviation Safety Resources, Inc. (ASR), successfully completed the first developmental test of its whole-aircraft parachute recovery system for Bye Aerospace’s eFlyer 2, the first in the company’s eFlyer family of FAA Part 23-certified all-electric aircraft.
ASR Tests Bye Aerospace eFlyer 2 Parachute Recovery System
Key Takeaways:
- Aviation Safety Resources (ASR) successfully completed the initial developmental test of a whole-aircraft parachute recovery system for Bye Aerospace's eFlyer 2, a critical step towards ASTM certification and enhanced occupant safety.
- Bye Aerospace is advancing its all-electric aircraft family, including the eFlyer 2's certification, and is developing a larger 8-seat all-electric model, boasting a production backlog of 721 units.
- The eFlyer aircraft line targets the flight training market to replace aging fleets and address pilot shortages, aiming to significantly reduce CO2 emissions in general aviation.
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