Samuel from the Aviation Student Ambassador Program (ASAP) explains the importance of support and inspiration to aspiring aviators, along with his desire to bring this positive energy to the community.
Landing and taking off are two of the most important skills for pilots to learn and perfect. As electric planes target the flight school training market, one important question is, how well do e-planes (and their batteries) support this type of training?
Like other transportation industries, the aviation industry is beginning to shift towards green energy. Recently, I had the incredible opportunity to fly the Pipistrel Velis Electro for the first time.
WISA researcher Paul Parker from Waterloo’s Faculty of Environment demonstrated his skill and fascination with solar powered flight by placing third at the Canadian National Gliding Championships, held July 26 through August 4 at the Southern Ontario Soaring Association (SOSA) airfield in Rockton, Ontario.