Friday, August 13, 2010
First Lindbergh Electric Aircraft Prizes recognizes Yuneec, Sonex and Antares [w/video]
Filed under: EV/Plug-in, Transportation Alternatives, USAYuneec E430, Sonex Waiex, Antares 20E - Click above to watch video after the jump
When Charles Lindbergh made the first flight from New York to Paris in 1927, he was awarded the $25,000 Orteig prize that had eluded (and led to the deaths of) many others. Over eight decades later, his grandson Erik now seeks to inspire future aviation feats with a new award - the Lindbergh Electric Aircraft Prize (LEAP). While less for derring-do and more for engineering accomplishments, this new accolade has just been bestowed, along with $25,000, to three different efforts in a triad of categories.
For their design and engineering of the E430, Yuneec was awarded the prize for the best electric aircraft. LEAP recognized the craft's "significant commercial potential" and "compelling design" lauding the two-seater as a plane that could "could make possible practical, sustained electric flight." The E430 that Yuneec brought to Oshkosh AirVenture 2010 was an improved version from last year's model, with flight time increased from 1.5 up to 2 hours due to improved batteries. The first production plane is expected to be completed by the end of 2011.
Sonex nabbed the prize for "Best Electric Aircraft Sub-System or Component Technology" for their eFlight Initiative system consisting of a controller, batteries, cooling and safety systems. Except for the batteries, these components, including a brushless DC motor were developed by the company. This architecture was showcased at the event in their Waiex airframe.
The "Individual Achievement Award" went to Axel Lange for his development of the world's first certified production electric aircraft, the Antares 20E. The judges said its level of innovation, engineering, and integration was unmatched.
Hit the jump for footage of the Yuneec E430 and Antares 20E in flight and a lengthy webinar video from Sonex outlining their electric aircraft program, as well as the official LEAP press release.
[Source: LEAP / Yuneec / Sonex / Lange Aviation]
When Charles Lindbergh made the first flight from New York to Paris in 1927, he was awarded the $25,000 Orteig prize that had eluded (and led to the deaths of) many others. Over eight decades later, his grandson Erik now seeks to inspire future aviation feats with a new award - the Lindbergh Electric Aircraft Prize (LEAP). While less for derring-do and more for engineering accomplishments, this new accolade has just been bestowed, along with $25,000, to three different efforts in a triad of categories.
For their design and engineering of the E430, Yuneec was awarded the prize for the best electric aircraft. LEAP recognized the craft's "significant commercial potential" and "compelling design" lauding the two-seater as a plane that could "could make possible practical, sustained electric flight." The E430 that Yuneec brought to Oshkosh AirVenture 2010 was an improved version from last year's model, with flight time increased from 1.5 up to 2 hours due to improved batteries. The first production plane is expected to be completed by the end of 2011.Sonex nabbed the prize for "Best Electric Aircraft Sub-System or Component Technology" for their eFlight Initiative system consisting of a controller, batteries, cooling and safety systems. Except for the batteries, these components, including a brushless DC motor were developed by the company. This architecture was showcased at the event in their Waiex airframe.
The "Individual Achievement Award" went to Axel Lange for his development of the world's first certified production electric aircraft, the Antares 20E. The judges said its level of innovation, engineering, and integration was unmatched.
Hit the jump for footage of the Yuneec E430 and Antares 20E in flight and a lengthy webinar video from Sonex outlining their electric aircraft program, as well as the official LEAP press release.
[Source: LEAP / Yuneec / Sonex / Lange Aviation]
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