Hybrid Aircraft

CUAero — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 06:17:48 GMT

We're doing a study for a business class and we wanted to get peoples opinion on hybrid aircraft. This isn't meant to debate if they are possible or not, just assuming they are if they're interested. Thank you for your help.

1. When making a purchasing decision for a propulsion system, how
important are the following aspects. (scale 1-10)

Purchase price ___
Durability ___
Operating costs ___
Ease of installation ___
Service agreement ___
Warranty ___
Power ___
Flight Time ___
Other:

2. Who is your current engine provider?

3. If your propulsion system has malfunctioned, what was the cause?
A. It has never malfunctioned
B. Engine related
C. Transmission
D. Propeller
E. Other:

4. Would you be interested in a hybrid propulsion system in your airplane
if it reduced fuel cost, but provided the same performance as your
current engine?

5. Other Comments

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Hybrid Aircraft