"Orval Fairbairn" wrote in message
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That all depends on turnaround time. If it takes 8 to 12 hours to
recharge the batteries, the plane will be sitting idle for most of the
operating day -- not a good return on investment!

Yep. I actually agree 100%. We discussed that very point a few days ago.
That, along with the amortized hourly price of battery use are potential deal
killers, and are up to the manufacturers to solve if electric planes are ever to
make a dent in the training market.

Vaughn