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All-Electric Sun Flyer 2 Nears First Flight

Taxi tests of the Sun Flyer 2 have been conducted at the company’s facility in Englewood, Colorado. Bye Aerospace
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Key Takeaways:

  • Bye Aerospace's all-electric Sun Flyer 2 is nearing its first flight after successfully completing taxi tests.
  • Electric Power Systems (EPS) has been selected to develop the crucial energy storage system for the Sun Flyer 2.
  • EPS will design a lightweight, FAA-compliant battery pack system, leveraging technology developed for NASA's X57 platform.
  • The Sun Flyer 2 aims for a top speed of 120 knots and a flight duration of up to 3.5 hours.
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Bye Aerospace has taken the final step toward first flight of the all-electric Sun Flyer 2. The company announced that a test pilot for the two-seat low-wing airplane has conducted several successful taxi tests and will take the airplane to the skies soon.

Pia Bergqvist

Pia Bergqvist joined FLYING in December 2010. A passionate aviator, Pia started flying in 1999 and quickly obtained her single- and multi-engine commercial, instrument and instructor ratings. After a decade of working in general aviation, Pia has accumulated almost 3,000 hours of flight time in nearly 40 different types of aircraft.

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