La Gomera is preparing to host from November 11 to 13 at the Puerto de Vueltas, in Valle Gran Rey, the electric flying boat that promises to revolutionize transportation between islands. The AIRSHIP-1 model, with a wingspan of 5.5 meters, is the result of a project of more than five million euros that has been financed by the European Union, according to the regional newspaper, Canarias7.
The prototype was already tested in September in Finland, where it managed to take off and glide over the water several meters away. It works thanks to the aerodynamic advantage produced when an aircraft flies at a short distance from a surface. In this case, when the AIRSHIP-1 model flies over the water, the wings generate support that allows it to save energy consumption compared to a conventional aircraft. Added to this is that it works entirely electrically, without consuming fuel.
In the early stages of the project, the model measured much smaller than the prototype that will land in La Gomera, which is 5.5 meters long. During the days he remains on the island, it is planned that his technological advances can be demonstrated in a field test.
On Friday, November 13, from 12:00 to 16:00, citizens will have the opportunity to see the vehicle at the Puerto de Vueltas. On Wednesday the 11th the project will be presented at an open day and on Thursday the 12th the students will receive informative concepts about this technology.
complete information in Canary7
