Electra’s Goldfinch is rewriting the eSTOL rulebook. This two-seater isn’t your average aircraft. With its all-electric test flight on November 11 and a hybrid-electric one on November 19, it’s clear that Electra is onto something big. Piloted by Cody Allee from Manassas Regional Airport, these flights weren’t just for show. The hybrid one lasted 23 minutes, climbed to 3,200 feet, and covered 30 miles. VP JP Stewart summed it up: “We’re…demonstrating the full capability of Electra’s technology.” Here’s the techy bit: Goldfinch uses eight electric motors, boosting wing lift for ultra-short takeoffs and landings. We’re talking noise and emission levels … Continue reading Electra’s Goldfinch Soars in Test Flights: A New Era for Hybrid-Electric eSTOL Aviation