The new Electric Cessna 172

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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.

Andy Hawkins wrote:

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

In places with significant hail, its best to keep *any* plane hangared. I
remember seeing statics years ago stating that the largest category for
insurance payouts for aircraft not in motion was hail damage.

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Frank Stutzman
Bonanza N494B "Hula Girl"
Boise, ID