With a hybrid-electrically powered propulsion system, Ampaire’s twin-engine Cessna 337 Skymaster successfully completed the first public flight from Camarillo Airport in Southern California. The original Skymaster included an engine in front and one in the rear providing a push-pull thrust arrangement. The 337 also offered six seats and weighed approximately 4,700 pounds.
Ampaire’s Hybrid Skymaster Completes First Public Flight
Key Takeaways:
- Ampaire successfully conducted the first public flight of its hybrid-electric Cessna 337 Skymaster from Camarillo Airport, featuring an electric rear engine and a front piston engine.
- The demonstration aims to prove that electric-powered six-place aircraft can operate at a significantly lower cost and produce fewer greenhouse gases.
- Ampaire plans to conduct more intensive flight testing in Hawaii throughout the summer, targeting a commercially viable electric propulsion system by 2021.
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