ALittleSnooInMyPoo t1_j5i9umz wrote on January 23, 2023 at 4:37 AM Reply to comment by slowslownotbad in Seattle-based Jetoptera is developing a vertical takeoff aircraft that can travel at almost 1,000 km/h with a radically simplified new type of engine. With almost no moving parts, it uses super-compressed air to create vortexes for thrust. by lughnasadh Isn't that also because the pilots have to have surplus fuel for their alternate landings as well as possible holding patterns due to emergencies or priority changes? Permalink Parent 1
ALittleSnooInMyPoo t1_j5i9umz wrote
Reply to comment by slowslownotbad in Seattle-based Jetoptera is developing a vertical takeoff aircraft that can travel at almost 1,000 km/h with a radically simplified new type of engine. With almost no moving parts, it uses super-compressed air to create vortexes for thrust. by lughnasadh
Isn't that also because the pilots have to have surplus fuel for their alternate landings as well as possible holding patterns due to emergencies or priority changes?