son_of_flubber wrote, On 8/22/2013 6:57 PM:
On Thursday, August 22, 2013 9:33:40 PM UTC-4, GC wrote:

Like SOF, I look forward to the battery technology which will make
electric viable - unless I buy a Schleicher Wankel first.

There was a prototype hybrid self-launcher shown last summer in
Europe (reported in Gliding International). The prop and electric
motor is in the nose, a diesel generator is mounted near the CG. No
mast. Smaller battery pack. Less volatile fuel.

Do any self-launchers have the option to dump fuel before "landing
rough"?

I don't know of any. I carry 4 gallons at most, and that's only 25
pounds, so weight isn't an issue; further, it's tucked up in the gear
well, about as safe as it can get. I'm not aware of any incidents
involving the fuel in an accident.

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