It’s an electrifying time for aviation. Or not, depending on whom you speak to. Proposals and prototypes for electric aircraft range from 18 rotor two seat helicopters, to hybrid powered twin aisle airliners. Between these are re-engined primary trainers, human carrying autonomous quadcopter taxis, and multi-engine general aviation aircraft optimised for fast short-range flight. These … Continue reading Watts happening: behind the buzz about electric aircraft