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All-Electric Sun Flyer 2 Takes Flight

The Sun Flyer 2 took its first flight under clear skies out of Centennial Airport outside Denver. Bye Aerospace
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Key Takeaways:

  • The all-electric Bye Aerospace Sun Flyer 2 successfully completed its first flight on April 10, with initial performance meeting or exceeding targets.
  • The aircraft will utilize LG Chem MJ1 lithium-ion batteries, providing a 3.5-hour flight endurance, significantly surpassing current electric trainers.
  • The Sun Flyer 2 is projected to have very low operating costs ($3/hour), aiming to address pilot shortages by making training more affordable, while also offering zero emissions and reduced noise.
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The all-electric Bye Aerospace Sun Flyer 2 took its first flight on April 10 at the Centennial Airport (KAPA). With clear blue skies over Denver and perfect conditions “we had a fantastic first flight,” said Bye Aerospace president Charlie Johnson.

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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