The scaled flight model of the Flying-V, TU Delft’s energy-efficient aircraft design, made a successful maiden flight.

First flight of the scaled model TU Delft Flying-V

 

Project leader Roelof Vos and his team brought the 22.5 kg and 3 m model of the Flying-V for the flight tests to an airbase in Germany, where they could work together with a team from Airbus.

First flight of the scaled model TU Delft Flying-V

The pilot’s task was to take-off, fly a number of test manoeuvres and approaches until the batteries were nearly empty and land. And he succeeded.

KLM royal dutch airlines is partner in the project.

First flight of the scaled model TU Delft Flying V 3

[TU Delft]