Electric Air Racing - Air Race E (IET Central London Network)
Richard Glassock Research Fellow, Hybrid Propulsion Systems for Aircraft at University of Nottingham and Jeff Zaltman CEO of Air Race E, demonstrated, in this webinar, organised by the IET Central London Network, hosted by Rimesh Patel, how recent developments in electric propulsion technology have enabled a brand-new Aircraft Racing category. "Pure motor sporting and real racing" best describes Electric Air Racing explains Jeff, and Richard who discussed that "using different motor power techniques and design skills can also win the race". Air Race E is the world's first electric airplane race! It takes existing racing and aviation dynamics and converts them into a fresh new electric air race platform - with a fan base approach, it enables global racing so everyone can experience racing thrills…