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.
All-Electric Sun Flyer 2 Takes Flight
Key Takeaways:
- The all-electric Bye Aerospace Sun Flyer 2 successfully completed its first flight on April 10 at Centennial Airport, with initial performance meeting or exceeding flight test targets.
- The aircraft will be powered by LG Chem MJ1 lithium-ion battery cells, providing a 3.5-hour flight endurance, significantly longer than competing electric trainers.
- The Sun Flyer 2 boasts dramatically lower operating costs ($3/hour, ten times less than traditional trainers), zero carbon emissions, and reduced noise, aiming to address the student pilot dropout rate and airline pilot shortage.
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