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Is that Richard Brown, I also know him if so!
Surely higher disc loadings compared to helicopter (higher induced velocities by the rotor) is only going to help prevent vortex ring state since higher gust velocities/descent rates will be needed to reach vortex ring state? Not saying it won't need to be something carefully monitored. Seems that a lot of eVTOL's will have advanced flight control systems which will help control things such as descent rate.
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The aim for many eVTOL companies is to keep the cost per passenger mile down towards that of a taxi: https://www.aviationtoday.com/2021/04/09/air-taxis-likely-to-not-deploy-in-early-to-mid-2020s-as-predicted-report-says/ . Lots of the big players are quoting around $4 per passenger mile.
There is also the community noise factor which will impact public acceptance, eVTOL a/c should be perceived quieter than a helicopter. Current helicopter are too noisy to make many flights a day, there are metrics such as Sound Exposure Level (SEL) which dictate how many flights can be made per day.
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Has anyone been following the world of eVTOL aircraft? Lots of companies worldwide are starting get some serious backing. Does anyone have any opinions on whether this is going to be a viable method of transport in the near future?
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Definitely agree. Add with that SRAM Red 10spd groupset + Thomson -19deg stem & seatpost.
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Dogsitting for my parents this week and found my Dad's old Principia. Going to take it out this evening. Not quite the way I'd build it up, but hopefully should be a fun ride!
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One of my favourite YouTube channels. Latest upload
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fiqLzPBBGTk
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Do you still have these? I'm in Bristol so could collect from Forever Pedalling/wherever.
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Do any of you Bristolians out there have any gravel routes you wouldn't mind sharing? I've recently started taking my long haul trucker on some rides with a bit of mud. I am well versed with all the lovely road cycling, but really have little knowledge of where is good when you want to throw in some forest paths.
Any advice is appreciated, cheers!
I see your point, but this likely assumes a min. of four passengers. Assuming a modest 30 miles are flown per hour, this gives $4/mile x 4 pax 30 miles x 8 hrs = $3,840 per day. Obviously there is maintence, fees & fuel. I don't have a feel for on whether or not that's profitable, but feels like it could be. 30 miles could also be conservative, I'm not sure.