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george152 wrote:
On 22/12/12 16:11, wrote:
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Ideal for flight schools. The amazing
brushless electric ring motors which
I mentioned before, produce 600 lbs.
static thrust.

http://www.flyingmag.com/news/two-pl...na-172-skyhawk

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Mark

Nope, not for flight schools as basic physics limits how quickly you
can recharge.



And lack of range

The claimed endurance is 2 hours, which would be enough for most training,
which is usually about an hours worth, but is marginal at best for cross
country flights with a reserve.

And you had better keep this thing hangered in places with any significant
hail with those solar panels on top of the wings.