EcoFly

Team Members:

Ty Dinkelspiel (tdinkels@slu.edu)

Sean Bushkov (sbushkov@slu.edu)

Brad Hughey (bhughey@slu.edu)

Disha Upadhyay (dupadhyay@slu.edu)

Purpose:

                There is an overwhelming need for a regional aircraft that uses hybrid propulsion technology that would alleviate many of the problems set forth by the traditional gas turbine powered jet.  Regional aircraft attribute to over 50% of air traffic totaling to more than 13000 flights daily in the United States alone.  Developing an aircraft that uses an electric-gas powered turbine will significantly decrease the carbon footprint that current regional aircraft create.  There will also be significant savings for the airline as less jet fuel would have to be used per flight.  Straying away from the traditional gas powered turbine is a necessity to keep aircraft cost effective and green.       

Mission:

                In order for this aircraft mission to be a success, specific requirements must be met.  The requirements include but are not limited to the following at this point in the design process.  The aircraft must be at its most economical state travelling at 400 nautical miles but still be able to save money and reduce emissions with marginal success at a range of 1,000 nautical miles cruising at a reasonable speed.  50 passengers (+ 3 crew) and the resulting cargo must be filled comfortably and with ease into the aircraft for each flight.  All FAR 25 must be met and followed to their fullest degrees.  These Federal Air Regulations include but are not limited to performance at all phases of the flight as well as airport noise abatement procedures.  The development of this aircraft should be completed by the year 2040.    

 Mission Profile:

Conceptual Design:

Final Design: