Originally Posted by
wankel7
I would think there is a strong case for electric training aircraft.
You would need quick change batteries with at least 4hr capacity for it to be of any use.
You would need quick chargers at half the airports in the state.
With 1.5 hr capacity you can’t even do half the Private training syllabus.
Retrofitting with JetA/Diesel engines is a much better option.
Even a 40 year old airframe will suddenly have 8-10 hrs endurance.
https://www.aviationpros.com/tools-e...-pa28-aircraft
Even more fun would be turbine engines, micro turbines or micro jets.
https://www.kitplanes.com/turbine-powered-rv-10/
https://youtu.be/lxxE4LkpWIA