I used to build and fly electric racing planes: 45oz., 30" wingspan, 90mph and unlimited vertical climb. Electric power in planes rocks. It's so smooth and predictable and clean. Seems like an electric motor in a 1:1 plane would be a natural over a reciprocating engine; it's the "fuel tank" (battery) issue that still needs a bit of work, apparently. I mean, for the kind of flying I do, an hour's endurance (this doesn't include *anything* for reserves, either, I don't think...?) would be just enough for maybe a bit of pattern work, but no more. Wondering what the power-off glide ratio is for that aircraft...
Hi Pinto Girl, Here is a page with info on the airframe: http://www.sonexaircraft.com/aircraft/waiex.html Pretty decent performance for an LSA, although the form factor isn't as sexy as a Lancair (in my opinion B) ). Enjoy, cc
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(crypter crypter @ Aug 9 2007, 08:22 PM) [snapback]493308[/snapback]</div> I think I would actually *pay* for the opportunity to wash a Lancair!
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Pinto Girl @ Aug 10 2007, 10:22 AM) [snapback]493620[/snapback]</div> I'll keep that in mind for when I get mine :lol: (Although it may be a while, aircraft prices being what they are...)
