Frosty mornings and electric aircraft performance: How are e-plane flight and charge times impacted? We highlight some of our findings from the first cool days.
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.
It is no secret that the aviation industry is beginning to face a massive shortage of pilots. Professionals, industry leaders, and news organisations all agree. It is also no secret that aviation is a male-dominated industry and female pilots make up only 6% of the pilot workforce. As pilot supply is now a global challenge, this issue creates a unique opportunity where recruiting women and other underrepresented groups to the cockpit is an important part of the solution, giving the next generation an incredible opportunity to change the dynamic and traditional culture within the industry.
Greetings, fellow aviation enthusiasts, prospective students, and industry partners! Today, I want to share my incredible experience working on safety and sustainability projects with industry partners and how it has shaped my perspective as an undergraduate aviation student. So grab your aviator shades, buckle up, and let's dive right in!
Think about the first time you were at a brand-new airport as a solo student. Were you nervous or overwhelmed? If you’re not a pilot, imagine being in a new place for the first time, a place where it is vital to do everything perfectly. Would you feel stressed out? As student pilots, we’ve all had similar experiences, arriving at an airport having no idea where to park, get fuel or get your much desired logbook stamp. To support our peers and avoid these issues in the future, a group of student pilots are creating a new initiative.
With small e-planes aiming for the pilot training market, a key question is how many times can you take-off, fly a standard circuit, and land before you have to recharge? Of course, batteries will improve in the future, but what is practical with today’s technology?
Overheating and fire risk are two important concerns regarding electric aviation technology. Aircraft systems are designed with safety features and warning systems in mind to address these risks. So, what happens when you run charge/discharge cycles on a hot afternoon?