Many constraints arise due to the environmental impact of aviation…
– Imposed silence slots at certain airfields
– Strong tensions between users and local residents
– Significant increase in fuel prices…
…in addition to the daily challenges faced by airclubs :
– Maintaining economic balance
– Retaining the number of members
– Ensuring sufficient flight hours
There are 2 main causes behind the various constraints affecting general aviation: environmental impact and noise pollution. In the long run, if the environmental transition of aviation is not carried out, the activity of clubs is directly threatened.
Flying in an air club is perceived by the public as a leisure activity with a high carbon footprint. With the growing environmental awareness, our passion is increasingly criticized for its significant CO2 emissions.
In recent years, tensions have arisen between airfield users and local residents due to the noise generated by flights in piston-engine aircraft. These tensions are growing stronger and have become a significant obstacle to the development of activities in many clubs.
Environmentally friendly aircraft: zero CO2 emissions during flights
Quiet aircraft: emits only 60dB, which is 14 times quieter than a conventional piston-engine aircraft (83dB)*
* A decrease of 3dB is perceived as a halving of the noise.
Electric planes are particularly interesting for flight training. With the autonomy available to date, it is already possible to practice 2/3 of the PPL (Private Pilot License) training. In 2-3 years, autonomy will be improved and we will be able to do 100% of the training in electricity. The electric aircraft also has flight qualities ideal for handling training and benefits from a quick and efficient start-up to maximize the flight time useful for training on a lesson.
By being easy to use for pilots because they are easy to move, with short checklists and very quick start-up, electric planes are perfect for local training and leisure flights.
The always perfect centering thanks to the weight of the batteries which does not change makes the aircraft particularly pleasant to fly.
Finally, electric flight is extremely advantageous because with its silence, it does not stir up tensions with local residents, which is synonymous with peace of mind for pilots.
Discovery flights/baptisms
By being new and innovative, electric flight attracts! Especially the general public to discover new sensations of flight combining pleasure and respect for the environment, while enjoying an extraordinary aerial view.
Rental is widespread in aviation for decades, especially for airlines. It has become an essential mode of acquisition.
The Green Aerolease rental service is “all-included” :
Known rents in advance.
Maintenance and insurance included: no unpleasant surprises in case of breakdown or accident.
Avoid immobilizing cash, unlike purchasing. Monthly rents paid along with the flight hours flown (and paid for by the school's license holders).
Limited-duration contract without the risks associated with aircraft resale. Enables testing of electric aircraft without bearing the technological risk.
No 50-hour inspections, inspections every 100 flight hours.
Low risk of breakdowns: fewer moving parts and wear components.
Fleet monitored by an EASA-certified organization (CAMO).
Maintenance network trained on the aircraft throughout France and Europe.
On-site maintenance operations organized.
Each tenant benefits from the negotiating power of the world's largest Velis Electro fleet.