from an ABC report.
11/25/21
“On the day of ABC News’ visit, Alice’s batteries had just arrived and engineers in protective mat-like suits were working to attach the giant batteries to the left and right sides of the plane. The batteries make up 50% of the takeoff weight and form the fuselage of the aircraft near the wing mounts.”
“Although 440 miles is not a long-haul aircraft, it meets the needs of many regional airlines around the world. Charging the plane is similar to charging a Tesla. As passengers board, the plane plugs in and can complete most of the flight on just 30 minutes of charging.”
https://abcnews.go.com/Technology/battery-powered-airplanes-phase-green-transportation/story?id=81279306
“The aircraft’s maiden flight took place on September 27 at Grant County International Airport (KMWH) in Moses Lake, Washington. Alice took off at approximately 7:10 a.m. PST and flew at an altitude of approximately 3,500 feet for approximately 9 minutes and 3 seconds.”
https://www.msn.com/en-us/travel/news/spaceship-like-electric-aircraft-alice-has-flyn-for-the-first-time/ar-AA12jQpd
Why only 9 minutes and only 3500 feet?
Batteries = 50% of weight.
9 passengers and 2 pilots.
scale this to 100 passengers, baggage and cocktails and report to me.
I would like the data collected during this flight.
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