Thanks for pointing that out, you two. Still, it's probably doable to increase the battery capacity a bit to get cruising time (vs high powered climbing time).
Not there yet, but probably within spitting distance of a few of the use cases on the edges.
Unfortunately, no. For IFR you have to be able to fly an approach at the primary airport, then fly to the alternate airport, do an approach there, and then fly an additional 45 minutes. After each approach you have to be able to fly the missed approach procedure, which necessarily involves climbing. Just being able to cruise for 45 minutes is not enough.
