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It feels like batteries are getting closer to a breakout, Wh/kg estimates each year recently keeps getting beat, we’re at 500 Wh/kg now, by mid 2030s we might reach 1000 Wh/kg,

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Electric airplanes are already being used at pilot schools and training centers. No gas, means they're lower-cost than regular engines for students. After that, e-planes will probably be used in regional commercial flights around 100-200 miles. But from there, 10+ years, who knows, maybe we'll all have our own drones.

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So much of my PPL ground classes were spent learning about aircraft systems linked to propulsion, lubrication, fueling, engine temperature, oil pressure, etc., I cannot wait for all of that to go away

Ya really, I was roadblocked by the cost of getting them hours and paying pilot + gas. Growing up I never had that kind of money just to reach PPL status. Electric mostly takes out a chunk of that gas cost. I've seen them Bye Aerospace electric planes too, they're pretty sweet.

Also, reliability! So many PPL accidents linked to engine failures. Too many weak points in single-piston engines. Partly why I’m not keen on flying single engine anymore. Electrical engines will save lives