best self-launcher propulsion system?
My vote is FES. 2 seconds from gliding to power, imperceptible drag.
Mine is a self sustainer, not SL, but a SL is under development and
has flown successfully.
When widely available, I think it is a strong contender.
At present it would not be all things to all people – e.g. not coping
well with 800 fpm sink, and more limited range than petrol models. But
all glider choices are compromises – you have to pick what most
closely suits your priorities. FES suits mine.
Chris N.
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