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Tennessee Tech, Whisper Aero partner to retrofit glider with quiet electric turbines
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Tennessee Tech University and Whisper Aero announced a partnership to retrofit an existing glider with Whisper Aero's low-noise electric turbines. The project will involve Tennessee Tech students in mechanical and electrical engineering, plus instruction in operations and project management, and aims to flight-test an ultralight vehicle in-state.
Tennessee Tech University and Whisper Aero announced a partnership to retrofit an existing glider with Whisper Aero's low-noise electric turbines, a collaboration officials said will give students hands-on experience and produce an ultralight aircraft for in-state flight testing.
Dr. Michael Akins, assistant vice president of economic development at Tennessee Tech University, said, "we are so incredibly excited to announce the partnership between Whisper Aero and Tennessee Tech. Really the goal of the project is overall we're looking to convert an…
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