We have a some new pictures at the Cafe.
http://soaringcafe.com/2011/03/maiden-flight-of-silent-2-with-nose-mounted-propulsion-system/

We have a some new pictures at the Cafe.
http://soaringcafe.com/2011/03/maiden-flight-of-silent-2-with-nose-mounted-propulsion-system/

From a standpoint of personal preference I find this configuration more desirable than an engine that needs to be deployed on a pylon. The option to self launch combined with the potential to remain aloft while looking for lift adds some very desirable dimensions to this very addictive sport.

It will be interesting to see what the maximum endurance of the battery system will be, also what time is required to charge to maximum.

Walt

On Mar 3, 12:10*am, Walt Connelly <Walt.Connelly.
> wrote:
> WE;764098 Wrote:
>
> > We have a some new pictures at the Cafe.
> >http://tinyurl.com/64g2oez
>
> From a standpoint of personal preference I find this configuration more
> desirable than an engine that needs to be deployed on a pylon. *The
> option to self launch combined with the potential to remain aloft while
> looking for lift adds some very desirable dimensions to this very
> addictive sport. *
>
> It will be interesting to see what the maximum endurance of the battery
> system will be, also what time is required to charge to maximum. *
>
> Walt
>
> --
> Walt Connelly

what if there were a Silent 2 kit with this version of an FES?
Wouldn't that be cool!
I'm looking forward to hearing more about this, can't wait.

Dan
WO

;764149']On Mar 3, 12:10*am, Walt Connelly Walt.Connelly.
wrote:
WE;764098 Wrote:

We have a some new pictures at the Cafe.
http://tinyurl.com/64g2oez

From a standpoint of personal preference I find this configuration more
desirable than an engine that needs to be deployed on a pylon. *The
option to self launch combined with the potential to remain aloft while
looking for lift adds some very desirable dimensions to this very
addictive sport. *

It will be interesting to see what the maximum endurance of the battery
system will be, also what time is required to charge to maximum. *

Walt

--
Walt Connelly

what if there were a Silent 2 kit with this version of an FES?
Wouldn't that be cool!
I'm looking forward to hearing more about this, can't wait.

Dan
WO

I wonder what the out the door price might be on one of these puppies?

Walt