World's First Hemp Plane To Take Off From Kitty Hawk

[Jacob Redmond]

Canadian company Hempearth is producing the world's first hemp plane. That's right, an aircraft made almost entirely out of hemp. At least 75% of the plane — wings, seats, pillows, and outer shell — will be built from hemp.

And, it'll run completely on hemp-bio fuel. (Note: Henry Ford's first Model-T car was built to run on hemp gasoline and partly constructed from hemp!) Hempearth says the plane is 2 to 3 times less expensive to fabricate than one made of fiberglass. And it's more energy efficient to make.

The Hemp Plane is a four-seat, two engine aircraft that can go about 210 miles per hour. The project, developed by former organic restaurant owner Derek Kesek, is currently in the funding stage. Kesek cites Richard Branson as an inspiration. "I want to build a spaceship and be up next to Richard Branson in space with hemp," said Kesek, who plans to take off in the Hemp Plane from the historic site of Kitty Hawk.

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[gryzzly56]

Who said hemp doesn't get you high?

 

[mlang52]

That is one radical looking aircraft! The large canards and the big wing should be very stable. Only problem with modern aircraft is the cost. Oh well, I can always dream!

 

[tiger289]

If I get a ride in it and take a hit at twenty past four, flying above 5300ft, would I be in the mile high club?

 

[BrixKlinger]

If I get a ride in it and take a hit at twenty past four, flying above 5300ft, would I be in the mile high club?

there is no smoking allowed in flight

 

[mlang52]

tiger298,

Depends what your elevation above sea level is, or how you calculate your actual altitude. Most readings are related to atmospheric pressure, relative to sea level. So you would need to be, at least, 5,800 at sea level, or 6,100 feet at an airport 300 ft above sea level.

 

[mlang52]

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