On Wednesday, December 23, 2015 at 10:20:59 PM UTC-6, wrote:
On Wednesday, December 23, 2015 at 7:44:01 PM UTC-8, Tim wrote:
Hello All:

While progress has not been as quick as we had hoped for, plans are moving forward to take the GP 14 E Motorglider to first flight very early in the new year and then for first customer deliveries soon after just in time for the beginning of the European racing calendar.

For a taste of what is to come, please have a look at the two links below for "first Look" at the innovative pylon/motor deployment system for this new motorglider in the 13.5 Meter Class.

https://www.facebook.com/gpgliders/v...95333550523888

https://www.facebook.com/gpgliders/v...95321143858462

- Quick Deployment (@ 5 seconds to deployment and power on)
- Minimal Deployed Drag (Pre-start/Post-shutdown)
- No Aligning of the Prop for Quick Stowage (@5 seconds to full retraction from power off)

Pretty cool!

Tim McAllister "EY"
GP Gliders USA


The batteries will be in the wings or in the fuselage?

The battery packs will be located in the wings and connected for easy removal for charging separate from the glider should that be required.

Tim McAllister "EY"
GP Gliders USA