How Did Electra's eSTOL Aircraft Land in Under 115 Feet? Discover the Advanced Tech Behind the Feat

What enables Electra's eSTOL to land within an astonishing 115 feet? Details inside!

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Discover the technology that allows Electra's aircraft to takeoff and land in incredibly short distances.

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Cody Allee, test pilot, skillfully lands the EL-2 Goldfinch, setting a new benchmark for eSTOL performance.

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Electra's innovative blown-lift design dramatically increases wing lift; find out how it transforms air travel.

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Unveiled last year, the EL-2 Goldfinch represents the pinnacle of hybrid-electric propulsion.

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With eight electric motors, Electra's aircraft achieves what once seemed impossible in aviation.

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From test flights to potential commercial use—track the journey of Electra's game-changing eSTOL aircraft.

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Scheduled for FAA certification by 2028, Electra's eSTOL aims to revolutionize regional air travel.

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