With a hybrid-electrically powered propulsion system, Ampaire’s twin-engine Cessna 337 Skymaster successfully completed the first public flight from Camarillo Airport in Southern California. The original Skymaster included an engine in front and one in the rear providing a push-pull thrust arrangement. The 337 also offered six seats and weighed approximately 4,700 pounds.
Ampaire’s Hybrid Skymaster Completes First Public Flight
Key Takeaways:
- Ampaire's hybrid-electric Cessna 337 Skymaster successfully completed its first public flight, featuring an electric rear engine and a traditional piston front engine.
- The project aims to demonstrate significantly lower operating costs and reduced greenhouse gas emissions for six-passenger aircraft compared to fossil fuel models.
- Intensive flight testing is scheduled for Hawaii, with Ampaire targeting commercial availability of its electric propulsion system by 2021.
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