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Sun Flyer 2 Completes First Flight with Siemens Electric Motor

Sun Flyer 2 now moves into the next phase of its flight test regime. Bye Aerospace
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Key Takeaways:

  • Bye Aerospace's all-electric Sun Flyer 2, powered by a Siemens motor, successfully completed its first official flight test.
  • The Sun Flyer family aims to be the first FAA-certified, practical all-electric airplanes for flight training and general aviation.
  • Key benefits include zero emissions, reduced noise, and lower operating costs, with the aircraft currently undergoing extensive FAA certification testing.
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Bye Aerospace’s electric Sun Flyer 2 successfully completed the first official flight test last week powered by a Siemens 57 lb.-SP70D electric motor with a 90kW peak power rating (120 HP) and a continuous power setting of up to 70kW (94 HP).

Rob Mark

Rob Mark is an award-winning journalist, business jet pilot, flight instructor, and blogger.

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