Oh yeah. I have to admit, that I also did some videos with background music. But I learned from my own experience that I watch music videos if I want to hear music. And nothing beats native engine sound ;)
@@amiramyss I'm afraid, I don't know how a turboprop feels, because I never had the chance to fly one. So I can only compare it to a piston engine a/c. Generally, an electric a/c produces less noise. The engine itself practically produces no noise at all and there is also no exhaust noise. However there is still some noise in the cockpit. Mainly from the propeller and from the wind. Due to the limited energy in the batteries, we always try to fly as economically as possible. Which means that we fly at about 70kt which consumes about 20kW. That's about the same power that an electric car uses at this speed. So it is a very relaxed flying. Less noise, less vibrations, no odours and a little slower than usual. Otherwise there is little difference from a piston engine a/c. In fact there is also a Rotax powered version of the Velis - the Virus.
If the energy density of batteries could be doubled, that would be great. Hopefully, solid state batteries can deliver this in the not so far away future. Toyota has announced that they plan to produce solid state batteries in 2027. We will see, if this really happens. But if they succeed, this would increase the possible cross country flight time from currently about 30 min (with 30 min reserve) to 1 hour and 30 min. That would be enough for most of the flights I usually do.
finally someone who doest destroy his video with background music lol.
thanks for the vid!
Oh yeah. I have to admit, that I also did some videos with background music. But I learned from my own experience that I watch music videos if I want to hear music. And nothing beats native engine sound ;)
@@FlyingRagilein
yeap :)
BTW, how does it feel to fly it compared to a piston engine aircraft?
Does it have more of a "turboprop feeling" to it?
@@amiramyss I'm afraid, I don't know how a turboprop feels, because I never had the chance to fly one.
So I can only compare it to a piston engine a/c. Generally, an electric a/c produces less noise. The engine itself practically produces no noise at all and there is also no exhaust noise. However there is still some noise in the cockpit. Mainly from the propeller and from the wind.
Due to the limited energy in the batteries, we always try to fly as economically as possible. Which means that we fly at about 70kt which consumes about 20kW. That's about the same power that an electric car uses at this speed. So it is a very relaxed flying. Less noise, less vibrations, no odours and a little slower than usual.
Otherwise there is little difference from a piston engine a/c. In fact there is also a Rotax powered version of the Velis - the Virus.
@@FlyingRagilein Thanks for the video and the noise. By the way, which camera did you use? Sound is good, I have the impression to be in cockpit!
@@cyberlex72 A GoPro 7 Black. I like it.
I love this aircraft, just need to extend flight time, and you'll have a world wide winner. 😎
that is da truth 😁
I fully agree. I've tried it twice, and I'm loving it sufficiently to decide to apply for LAPL!
"Just extend flight time" by how much? Current state of battery technology is not going to help here I'm afraid.
If the energy density of batteries could be doubled, that would be great. Hopefully, solid state batteries can deliver this in the not so far away future. Toyota has announced that they plan to produce solid state batteries in 2027. We will see, if this really happens. But if they succeed, this would increase the possible cross country flight time from currently about 30 min (with 30 min reserve) to 1 hour and 30 min. That would be enough for most of the flights I usually do.
Extremely good video, very good content, thank you!!
Appreciate the feedback!
Well annotated video gives the critical info. Very informative. Thank you!
Thank You!
Awesome thanks for the trip
Our pleasure!
Schöner Flug über Mödling!
For 40 minutes maxi 😂