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Title: Commander, test pilots evaluate new electric aircraft
Location: Eglin Air Force Base, Florida
Date: 22 April 2024
Unit: 413th Flight Test Squadron, AFWERX and the 96th Test Wing
Description: The 96th Test Wing commander was one of approximately 20 test pilot volunteers to try out the Pipistrel Velis Electro, an 80hp, zero emissions, electric Airplane its three-week field trip to Eglin. The Electro aircraft testing, was part of a 413th Flight Test Squadron and AFWERX partnership. Eglin test pilots flew the twin-seat Electro with an instructor for approximately 45 minutes each consisting of pattern work, area maneuvering, and stalls. Afterward, they provided specific feedback and observations about the flight called qualitative evaluations that drew from their unique test experience.
| Date Taken: | 05.03.2024 |
| Date Posted: | 05.03.2024 08:27 |
| Category: | Video Productions |
| Video ID: | 921802 |
| VIRIN: | 240503-F-NV708-7657 |
| Filename: | DOD_110279307 |
| Length: | 00:01:16 |
| Location: | EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, FLORIDA, US |
| Downloads: | 7 |
| High-Res. Downloads: | 7 |
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