LA Times: No flying Tesla? That's because electric planes are a steeper challenge than electric cars

Six Years Later.... Six years ago, I wrote about my annual visit to EAA’s Airventure in Oshkosh, Wisconsin where the theme that year was electrically powered aircraft. Much has occurred towards measurable progress since 2010. George Bye’s pursuit turned from a deal with mighty Cessna to his own design, the Sun Flyer. In true developing aircraft fashion, he already sold some too. The Los Angeles Times wrote an article on September 13, 2016 about the rise of Tesla like airplanes. I find it odd that six years ago, when I wrote that blog post, Tesla was a fledgling 7 year old car company putting their batteries & electric motors into Lotus sports cars. Today, they are the benchmark for all vehicles electrically powered. In any regard, here is the LA Times article that ties back to my original findings on electrically powered airplanes and my thoughts about that space. It is still a fascinating pursuit, yet it is no closer to being more commercialized than in 2010.

Why Oshkosh Should Be a Mandatory Destination

Oshkosh or now known as EAA's AirVenture, is about two elementary things: airplanes and flying airplanes. If one needs to explain that further, then I may be wasting keystrokes at this point or by inductive reasoning, I could conclude that you are not part of the group of nutjobs that think airplanes are a gift from God.

Being around airplanes, hundreds and hundreds of them along with fellow pilots is always an escape from whatever you want to temporarily leave and an imagination exercise all at the same time. Nowhere can you see what people dream up and then make happen like you do here. I always feel energized and “smarter” after I leave Oshkosh. And I always leave with a smile and that is the best compliment I could ever give to this wonderful, summertime destination.