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Electric Duct Fan (EDF) Self-Launch Glider?



 
 
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Old January 17th 11, 07:59 PM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
CLewis95
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Default Electric Duct Fan (EDF) Self-Launch Glider?

Assuming:
- L/D 40:1 850 pound Sailplane (in my case Genesis 2)
- Cluster of (3) currently available EDF Units producing combined ~60
pounds STATIC THRUST (AFTER taking into account loss of efficiency do
to close clustering of intake ducts)
- Battery capacity for ~10 minutes full power .. no reserve
- 2,500ft Paved Runway .. No Tailwind
- Sailplane pre-positioned on runway (not taxied to runway)
- Goal altitude of ~1,500ft AGL


I should have added: "Starting from 1,000ft MSL"
Curt -95
 




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