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In Depth: George Bye

According to Bye, it will take a sky full of that “never quit” attitude to see the Bye Aerospace eFlyer 2 trainer through to certification. Courtesy Dan Pimentel
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Key Takeaways:

  • George Bye and Bye Aerospace are pioneering the development and certification of electric aircraft, notably the eFlyer 2 trainer, facing significant challenges as they navigate uncharted regulatory territory.
  • The eFlyer 2 is designed for flight training, boasting extremely low operating costs ($3-$4 per flight hour for electricity) and quick recharge times, leading to high demand from flight schools.
  • Bye Aerospace aims to transform general aviation by replacing the aging fleet with their efficient and cost-effective electric aircraft, anticipating a significant shift towards electric power in the industry.
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Dan Pimentel

Dan Pimentel is an instrument-rated private pilot and former airplane owner who has been flying since 1996. As an aviation journalist and photographer, he has covered all aspects of the general and business aviation communities for a long list of major aviation magazines, newspapers and websites. He has never met a flying machine that he didn’t like, and has written about his love of aviation for years on his Airplanista blog. For 10 years until 2019, he hosted the popular ‘Oshbash’ social media meetup events at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh.

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