Thread: Maybe Lithium batteries in gliders not quite such a good idea yet?
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Old January 17th 13, 11:22 PM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
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Default Maybe Lithium batteries in gliders not quite such a good idea yet?
On Thursday, January 17, 2013 1:26:43 PM UTC-7, Roel Baardman wrote:
Can I briefly ask the naive question: What is wrong with a few lead

batteries? Weight? Installing/removing? The circuitry?

The problem is I have limited battery tray space and need higher amp hours in the same tray than lead acid can provide. Again, this is to be able to fly 10+ hours on a wave day later this year.

Bruno - B4