This week, Aero Electric Aircraft Corp. (AEAC) unveiled the first proof-of-concept prototype of its Sun Flyer aircraft, a solar-electric general aviation flight trainer, at a rollout event at Centennial Airport in Denver.
Sun Flyer Prototype Revealed
Key Takeaways:
- Aero Electric Aircraft Corp. (AEAC) unveiled its Sun Flyer solar-electric general aviation flight trainer prototype, a key step toward FAA certification and production.
- Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology is a lead development partner, having reserved 25 Sun Flyer aircraft, and new strategic partnerships were announced with the University of Denver and Redbird Flight.
- The Sun Flyer is designed to significantly reduce the cost of pilot training and minimize the environmental impact of flying through its solar-electric propulsion.
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