The Velis Electro runs on two 200-pound batteries that supply enough energy for nearly 50 minutes of flying time. A small flight school on Vancouver Island has completed Canada’s first paid flight in an electric aircraft.
"We don’t need to use a plane that’s burning gas. They burn $80 an hour for a Cessna 172 and a Beaver burns a lot more than that," said Sealand’s chief flying instructor, Ian Lamont."The price for electricity for a 45 minute flight is under $2," he added."The battery technology today is already improved from the battery packs we’ve purchased here, so we know when this one is done in 500 hours, we’ll have more range with the second set," said Lamont.
Catherine, Princess of Wales, has said she is making 'good progress' in her recovery from cancer and will make her first public appearance in months at the King’s official birthday celebration on Saturday.Ontario residents facing tornado alerts this week reported seeing skies in unusual colours as they anticipated the potentially destructive funnel clouds.Putin offers truce if Ukraine exits Russian-claimed areas and drops NATO bid.
Catherine, Princess of Wales, making 'good progress' against cancer and is set for first public appearance in months
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