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Old 08-19-2022 | 07:48 AM
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tallpilot
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Originally Posted by ABXAirOfficer
Electric planes are the next big thing. Turboprops are dated
I think we need one more product cycle of 'sustainable aviation fuel' powered turbines before battery technology has the energy density necessary to provide comparable range.

I'm a proud member of the props are for boats club but the reality is they have their place for certain missions. I flew full Q400s out of Aspen which makes a lot more economic sense than half full CRJ700s.

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