From Green Tech Blog, a story too good to pass up on inspiring little planes. There is a tenuous legal hook for this post, but mainly I was just wowed by these works of avionic art and wanted to share. Don’t miss the gallery.
Light, electric powered planes built from carbon fiber are advancing to the point of initial economic viability ($77,000, $133,000 and $300,000 models are mentioned), but FAA rules are very restrictive on personal light aircraft.
However, FAA rules could change, possibly within the next year. The Experimental Aircraft Association announced Saturday that it has filed a request for the FAA to change how it classifies electric aircraft. If the group’s petition succeeds, the U.S. market could open up for other electric craft on the horizon.
Commenters to the article are not optimistic, citing the inability of most of us to navigate (drive) without mishap in two dimensions. Still, it’s a pretty dream.
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