Zeroavia's announcement that it would develop a zero emission aircraft, or "zoom jet," was a huge success. Zeroavia is synonymous with speed, performance and innovation. Tom Dorrance was Zeroavia’s chief design engineer. He was trying to develop an electric aircraft that could do a shorter takeoff run than a standard remote control plane. His idea was that the pilot would not have to worry about propellers or engines during his initial flight.
He invented Zeroavia in 1990. Zeroavia and his team quickly realized that they had a winner. Their Zeroavia Zulu plane was quickly a huge success. The Zeroavia brand has grown so much in popularity that it now carries more inventory than some of the leading brands in other areas. Many of their planes are suitable for solo aerobatics and extreme weather conditions. Although they would be difficult to fly in extreme conditions, they are great for general recreation.
The Zeroavia company began selling its zero emission airplane in Japan and Europe in November of 2021. The Zeroavia Zulu was at the time the only zero-emission aircraft on the market. Today, there is a wide range of models. The most popular models are the Zulu, the Strider, and the Galaxy.
Each model comes with a remote control. However most pilots prefer to use an old system that they have used for years when flying radio control planes. Some even choose to remove the batteries and plug them into a cigarette lighter to save on additional weight. The Strider is the smallest and comes in both gas- and electric versions. It can still be flown as an electric aircraft if desired.
With the gasoline version, the pilots can select a carburetor that gives them extra power. If they need extra power, they should reduce the carburetor and opt for an oil-burner. The oil burner fuel gives the plane extra power. No matter what, though, the pilots should always start their engines before attempting to fly.
Before taking off the pilots should check the battery. The size of the battery is an important factor in choosing the right airplane. It will determine how long it will fly. It would be dangerous to buy a large, but not sufficient, battery for your aircraft. Likewise, the battery's performance affects how long the plane can remain in the air. If the battery is too large or both, it won't recharge.
Zeroavia is a zero emission plane that requires very little maintenance. If something does go wrong, it can be repaired quickly. Even if the tail breaks, which is the most likely to fail during flight, other parts like the stabilizer, wing and control surface can still be repaired. Repairing the parts will not make any permanent changes in the airplane's performance, so the pilot should not concern themselves with changing parts until something seriously wrong occurs. Changes to parts can be dangerous.
Zeroavia's unique design means that it uses a unique fuel source. Zero-emission aircraft runs on a special type of biofuel that is produced by the plane’s carbon monoxide motor. The pilot only needs to change the gas mixture. He can also choose to replace the oxygen mix in order to make the flight more comfortable. If carbon monoxide is detected, the onboard chirp will warn the pilot of the problem, but he will then have enough time to make his flight safely and hopefully without incident. Zeroavia airplanes are not nearly as loud as their competitors, and this is just one more reason why they are a popular choice.