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etudiant 30th Mar 2021 15:09


Originally Posted by Evil Twin (Post 10991445)
Any Lilium investors reading, I have a bridge for sale that you may be interested in.....

Seems there is lots of money for this project: https://www.flightglobal.com/aerospa...143112.article

Valued at $3B+ under this deal's terms.

Less Hair 30th Mar 2021 15:12

Are they actually flying it?

etudiant 30th Mar 2021 15:54


Originally Posted by Less Hair (Post 11019285)
Are they actually flying it?

Not to my knowledge, this is all 'on the come'. As with many others, they are selling a story,
The flood of money currently being pumped out by the authorities is fueling this and other speculations in aerospace.as well as elsewhere.

mickjoebill 30th Mar 2021 19:24

Foolish timing to make an announcement of futuristic product.

Mjb

mickjoebill 7th Jul 2021 23:46

5 years after starting this thread, Photographs and video of the full size interior of the 7 seater Lilium posted on Lilium's Facebook page.

https://fb.watch/v/1WHujFth4/
A striking interior, with fabulously large windows and an illuminated ceiling.

Is the canard a significant factor in pilot visibility?

If only it wasn't a mock-up

Mjb


rrekn 8th Jul 2021 11:35

Interesting to note that things that are missing in the interior:
  • Air Conditioning Vents
  • Reading Lights
  • Headset jacks
  • Escape Path Lighting
  • Fire Extinguishers
  • Emergency Exits
  • Seatbelts
Might be a little tricky to certify without these. They also claim to have a cruise altitude of 10,000 ft... in an unpressurised cabin.

This is what happens when you let the designers in without the engineers.

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune....ff9c2a63bd.jpg

MeddlMoe 8th Jul 2021 14:31


Originally Posted by rrekn (Post 11075313)

This is what happens when you let the designers in without the engineers.

This is Lilium in a nutshell

The performance claims are made up.
The time line for entry into service is made up.
The physics are made up

meleagertoo 8th Jul 2021 19:36

Just imagine! An 'illuminated cieling'!

Oh! The innovation!

I can't wait...

Ascend Charlie 8th Jul 2021 23:41

The electricity to power the illuminated ceiling could perhaps be used to power the rotors?

And look at all those screaming little turbine blades just outside the window, at ear level. Lovely.

WingNut60 9th Jul 2021 01:37


Originally Posted by Ascend Charlie (Post 11075623)
The electricity to power the illuminated ceiling could perhaps be used to power the rotors?

And look at all those screaming little turbine blades just outside the window, at ear level. Lovely.

Like the crapper on an F-28 or DC-9

Ascend Charlie 9th Jul 2021 07:38


They also claim to have a cruise altitude of 10,000 ft... in an unpressurised cabin.
By the time they get up there, it will be time to descend anyway, so the pax won't have time to get hypoxic.

mickjoebill 27th Jul 2021 00:36

Lillium just announced on video in Facebook page, they will ​launch product with piloted flights in 2024.Former CFO of autonomous car tech Cruise is CFO.
Former CEO of Airbus will be chairman.
They plan to launch on NASDAQ, valued at $3B!
"Lilium’s aircraft will have 30x fewer components than a commercial airliner and is designed for ease of manufacturability and scalability. Lilium applies automotive-style design for manufacturing methods and is designing for fully automated high-quality production of its engines, actuators and batteries"

Has anyone seen a project where all facets of such a disruptive new business, are in place before the product is proven?

​​​​

Ascend Charlie 27th Jul 2021 02:19


Lilium’s aircraft will have 30x fewer components than a commercial airliner
By "30x fewer" do they mean 1/30th of the number? Pretty easy for a piddly 6-seater to have 1/30th the components of a B787. Take 180 seats, divide by 6, you get 30. Simples!

Hope they aren't relying on Taiwan for any computer chips, they might not be available when China decides to move in next year.

Hot and Hi 27th Jul 2021 10:24


Originally Posted by Ascend Charlie (Post 11075623)
The electricity to power the illuminated ceiling could perhaps be used to power the rotors?

And look at all those screaming little turbine blades just outside the window, at ear level. Lovely.

Now I know why the crew dims the cabin light during takeoff and landing.

casper64 27th Jul 2021 11:06


Originally Posted by rrekn (Post 11075313)
Interesting to note that things that are missing in the interior:
  • Air Conditioning Vents
  • Reading Lights
  • Headset jacks
  • Escape Path Lighting
  • Fire Extinguishers
  • Emergency Exits
  • Seatbelts
Might be a little tricky to certify without these. They also claim to have a cruise altitude of 10,000 ft... in an unpressurised cabin.

This is what happens when you let the designers in without the engineers.

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune....ff9c2a63bd.jpg

wait wait… do you mean it has to be certified??? 😂

cattletruck 27th Jul 2021 13:45


they will ​launch product with piloted flights in 2024
This is the pilot controls:

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune....b0d2072ef0.png

etudiant 27th Jul 2021 20:42


Originally Posted by cattletruck (Post 11085699)

Seems to be a Germany specific issue, every dodgy promotion harvests there, thanks to demonstrably incompetent regulators. Look up Wirecard as the most recent example.

Woolf 27th Jul 2021 21:05

Free Flights!
 

Originally Posted by cattletruck (Post 11085699)

Free flights: Up Up Down Down Down Left Right Left Right B A Select Start :}

rrekn 27th Jul 2021 22:56


Originally Posted by Woolf (Post 11085860)
Free flights: Up Up Down Down Down Left Right Left Right B A Select Start :}

That is pure gold!

Less Hair 28th Jul 2021 05:36


Seems to be a Germany specific issue, every dodgy promotion harvests there, thanks to demonstrably incompetent regulators.
They had cargo lifter we had Airlander. But they have Volocopter as well.

mickjoebill 4th Aug 2021 02:21

The most disruptive moment ever for rotor craft industry?
 
Could this be the press statement with news of the begining of the most disruptive period in the history of rotary?
Brazilian airline "orders" 220 liliums and talks of a potential requirement for 1000...

In a video interview, interesting and pertinent comments by Azul Airlines CEO, noting how Lilium will integrate into Brazil's helicopter market.

https://youtu.be/gO-ZkHDn_wY


https://lilium.com/newsroom-detail/c...-board-members



mickjoebill 9th Sep 2021 00:14

Short video on lilium Facebook page of approach and landing of their latest test platform. Not much new to see, the craft does not feature the landing gear on the full scale mockup nor the straight edged engine nacelles. Engines still have trendy serrated outflow.
https://fb.watch/7V2i1JsCkv/

https://lilium.com/jetWebsite has info on tie-up with a custom battery manufacturer.
mjb

sandringham1 21st Sep 2021 20:13


Ummmm!

aa777888 21st Sep 2021 21:26

There's a sucker born every minute! Better cash out early before that stock tanks!

Hot and Hi 22nd Sep 2021 05:00

According to Engle, USD 4.5m per aircraft (if you buy over 200)

mickjoebill 13th Oct 2021 21:58

30 minute, 100% fast charge turnaround
 
Charging spec is shuttle friendly. Marketing funding in place, they just need to build and fly a full scale aircraft. :)
"We’re excited to announce plans for ABB to provide fast-charging infrastructure for our high-speed regional air network — helping us deliver the quick turnaround times needed for electric aviation. The charging points are designed to fully charge batteries in approximately 30 minutes and up to 80% in 15 minutes."

Dave B 30th Oct 2021 12:49

21 September Bristow announced it would be buying up to 50 Vertical Aerospace VA-X4 e VTOLs.
Reference Aero space Royal Aeronautical Society October page 7

Winemaker 30th Oct 2021 14:30

I'm still curious how they intend to meet certain FAA rules......

§ 91.151 Fuel requirements for flight in VFR conditions.(a) No person may begin a flight in an airplane under VFR conditions unless (considering wind and forecast weather conditions) there is enough fuel to fly to the first point of intended landing and, assuming normal cruising speed -

(1) During the day, to fly after that for at least 30 minutes; or

(2) At night, to fly after that for at least 45 minutes.

(b) No person may begin a flight in a rotorcraft under VFR conditions unless (considering wind and forecast weather conditions) there is enough fuel to fly to the first point of intended landing and, assuming normal cruising speed, to fly after that for at least 20 minutes.

MarcK 30th Oct 2021 16:01


Originally Posted by Winemaker (Post 11134529)
I'm still curious how they intend to meet certain FAA rules......

Powered Lift category is not mentioned in that FAR

Ascend Charlie 30th Oct 2021 21:56

What is going to be the target passenger? People going to the airport? Coming from the airport? Let's look at these 2 first.

Travellers will have baggage. Doesn't look like much room for bags on Lili. "Oh, we are aiming at business travellers, just taking a briefcase for a meeting." Straight away the potential list of passengers is slashed, particularly in Oz, where the customer Lilies into Sydney, gets a taxi to the Quaintas terminal, but then waits for 2 hours, flies to Melbourne for 1.5 hrs, taxi into town, wait, go to the meeting, wait, taxi back to airport, wait 2 hours, fly for 1.5 hrs, go back to Lily Pad - long day.

And then, where does Lili take you (within 30 mins)? It won't be to the street outside your house. It won't be to the sports field 1km from home, the council won't allow that, and then you need another taxi to get home. It won't be to the rooftop terminal for your suburb, it doesn't (and won't) exist.

Dreamers. Take your money, spend some of it on great CGI, pocket the rest.

Winemaker 31st Oct 2021 00:21


Originally Posted by MarcK (Post 11134566)
Powered Lift category is not mentioned in that FAR

Fair enough, but where is it mentioned? I've looked for FAA fuel requirements for powered lift and failed to find any. Do you have a link?

MarcK 31st Oct 2021 01:27


Originally Posted by Winemaker (Post 11134743)
Fair enough, but where is it mentioned? I've looked for FAA fuel requirements for powered lift and failed to find any. Do you have a link?

Powered Lift was added as an aircraft Category in 1997. Maybe they just forgot to update the fuel requirements, as there were no non-military types at that time. Shhhh....

Baldeep Inminj 31st Oct 2021 12:47


Originally Posted by MarcK (Post 11134566)
Powered Lift category is not mentioned in that FAR

They won’t have to. A brand new set of bespoke requirements is being written specifically for EVTOL devices.

casper64 31st Oct 2021 17:01


Originally Posted by Ascend Charlie (Post 11134698)
What is going to be the target passenger? People going to the airport? Coming from the airport? Let's look at these 2 first.

Travellers will have baggage. Doesn't look like much room for bags on Lili. "Oh, we are aiming at business travellers, just taking a briefcase for a meeting." Straight away the potential list of passengers is slashed, particularly in Oz, where the customer Lilies into Sydney, gets a taxi to the Quaintas terminal, but then waits for 2 hours, flies to Melbourne for 1.5 hrs, taxi into town, wait, go to the meeting, wait, taxi back to airport, wait 2 hours, fly for 1.5 hrs, go back to Lily Pad - long day.

And then, where does Lili take you (within 30 mins)? It won't be to the street outside your house. It won't be to the sports field 1km from home, the council won't allow that, and then you need another taxi to get home. It won't be to the rooftop terminal for your suburb, it doesn't (and won't) exist.

Dreamers. Take your money, spend some of it on great CGI, pocket the rest.

Yep… not a big “believer” yet either, in any of the eVTOL other than being “toys for the rich” maybe… But even then: The building of a craft really is the “easy” part…. But then what do you really do with it? How? Under what rules? Etc etc…

MarcK 31st Oct 2021 19:35


Originally Posted by Ascend Charlie (Post 11134698)
And then, where does Lili take you (within 30 mins)? It won't be to the street outside your house. It won't be to the sports field 1km from home, the council won't allow that,

Maybe councils in the UK won't allow that. I once landed an R-22 in my backyard during training, so I think a Lilli would fit.

Ascend Charlie 1st Nov 2021 01:59


I once landed an R-22 in my backyard during training, so I think a Lilli would fit.
Times change, I have landed LongRangers and Squirrels in (big) backyards to pick up rich dudes, but that was in the 90s in Sydney. Don't think we would get away with it these days. And when operating police choppers in the 80s we could plop onto any sports field if the requirement was there, with an agreement from all the local councils.

Statements that CA$A is onside and "working" on a solution for Lili Pads across Melbourne make me laugh, CA$A is hard pressed enough to cope with the normal regulatory processes without spending time on the CGI daydreams.

Evil Twin 1st Nov 2021 09:22


Originally Posted by Ascend Charlie (Post 11135259)
Statements that CA$A is onside and "working" on a solution for Lili Pads across Melbourne make me laugh, CA$A is hard pressed enough to cope with the normal regulatory processes without spending time on the CGI daydreams.

Bwahahhahahahhahaah CA$A couldn't arrange a bunk-up in a brothel with $100 hanging out of each ear. They still haven't fixed the fur lined ocean going balls up that was the part 61 implementation from Sept 2014!

mickjoebill 3rd Nov 2021 22:35

Oct 2021 test flight of the gen 5 vehicle.
Looks like a calm day.
Still no transition from high speed flight to a hover. The transition in this flight, from 40kph to hover is smooth.

Mjb

Ascend Charlie 28th Nov 2021 22:48

There seems to be a new boy on the block:

nceptivemind.com/cityhawk-worlds-first-wingless-compact-evtol-aircraft-moves-step-closer-reality/21212/?fbclid=IwAR3RLz4TKohuIfLPxyMsBPsRVUWEDIBvJ-cRRX_J9SQr2lr8L95qkFAd694"Urban Aeronautics, the Israel-based aerospace company behind the world’s first compact, wingless electric vertical takeoff, and landing (eVTOL) vehicle, is getting closer to turning its groundbreaking concept into reality. The company said it has raised the first $10 million of a $100 million funding round this week towards CityHawk from private investors in the US, Brazil, and Israel.

According to the company, the car-sized, six-seater CityHawk has more in common with birds than with nearly every other eVTOL prototype in existence. With a distinct, wingless exterior and patented fully-enclosed Fancraft rotor system, the CityHawk is mainly designed for commercial air charters and emergency medical services (EMS). It will be fueled by hydrogen, the most sustainable technology in development today. This means it must be able to conduct multiple trips within a city per day with zero emissions and minimal noise.

An innovative Fancraft technology is based on dual enclosed, ducted rotors with a variable pitch for thrust control, which enable uncompromised stability even in strong winds and turbulence during takeoff, hovering, and landing. The enclosed structure also results in minimal noise, both inside the cabin and outside.


The compact eVTOL also incorporates autonomous systems able to detect and avoid oncoming traffic, power lines, and other structures along the route. Besides, the multi-spectral see-through weather detection and anti-icing capabilities enable the VTOL to fly safely at night, in inclement weather, and in degraded visibility conditions.

In addition, the compact design makes it possible to land CityHawk at your block’s rooftop vertiport to save an hour by flying over traffic, especially in case of emergencies. Inside, the CityHawk has all the perks of a luxury car with comfortable seats, Wi-Fi, and touchscreens, plus a view of your city from above.

The company recently announced the partnership with California-based Hypoint to adapt hydrogen-fuel-cell technology for aviation. The redesigned hydrogen-powered version of its CityHawk eVTOL aircraft replaces its current Safran Arriel turboshaft engine with a propulsion system based on HyPoint’s cutting-edge hydrogen fuel cells."

Geez, on a 30-minute flight with amazing views, the milennials still want wifi. And of course, your block has a roof-top heliport, doesn't everybody's?

Less Hair 29th Nov 2021 03:06

Will the noise and the blast when hovering make it acceptable for inner city and metro area flight operations?


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