In rec.aviation.piloting Phil wrote:
On Aug 5, 1:12 pm, Larry Dighera wrote:
On Sun, 05 Aug 2007 10:53:30 -0700, Phil wrote
in om:

Very interesting. It doesn't mention how long it takes to charge the
batteries.

There's a pod-cast here in which Sonex's owner John Monnett and
engineer Pete Buck discuss that topic:http://www.aviationweek.com/media/audio/sonex.mp3

I wonder if anyone has done any experiments with a hybrid drive system
for an aircraft. I am thinking of something like a 3-cylinder diesel
engine providing enough power for cruise, supplemented with a battery
pack and motor for takeoff and climb.

The advantage for hybrids comes from stop and go driving where the
battery is charged by regenerative braking.

There isn't much stop and go flying.

--
Jim Pennino

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