There are plenty of flights where 30 min in the air is enough. The general public seems to only consider trans ocean and regional flights but there are plenty of uses cases they don't see.
betanumerus
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People down here acting like $5 to keep 25,000 lbs in the air for 30 minutes is not a milestone worth announcing.
"Be perfect NOW" 🤣
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That's ridiculous. No one on final gives a crap about take-off weight. What you need is a ride in a glider or parachute. Learn to land on your ride's minimal weight. Dropping stuff is only an extra measure if possible, not a necessity.
i also prefer electrified rails, but i'm fine with decarbonizing aviation where rails aren't feasible. rail construction has thresholds to meet in terms of travel density, frequency, and ground conditions.
Amazon: "but but but! we have over 50,000 electric delivery vans, and we sent Capt Kirk to space!"
Why would you leave behind a perfectly nice airstrip when your goal is testing a new aircraft? One step at a time, Speedy. Aircraft distance depends on altitude and winds. Not the goal of this flight to break this kind of record. Easier things like time come first. Only then can they calculate how far they can go. Aircrafts can't park on the shoulder like your 2D vehicles do.
i definitely won't be in your way. bring back pictures.
What if the worthwhile goal and priority were in fact to "defossil"?
$5 for 30 minutes in the air. pick any speed you want. it doesn't matter. avgas and jet fuel don't compete with $5.
What you need is a cookie. Cheer up.