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Electric hybrid plane lands in Henrico in demonstration of ultra-short takeoff technology

Virginia-based Electra's EL-2 only needs 150 feet to take off and land, raising the possibility of flights from locations like a Henrico drag strip to D.C. or New York.

The yellow aircraft is an electric-powered hybrid airplane known as the EL-2, developed by Virginia-based company Electra. (Courtesy WTVR)

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