e-power - some operational parameters to consider.

[Bjorn Lehnardt]

> Having spent time around electrics there's no question in my mind that
electrics are far
> preferable assuming the following:
> 1) Cost of batteries is reasonable, (remember you have to have multiple
batteries),
> 2) Flight durations are equal to IC flight times (15+ minutes), and
> 3) Power is consistent throughout the flight (in other words as the
battery drains the
> engine will be less powerful). This is actually related to #2 flight
duration.

Any estimates on when #1 will happen?
Did someone say Jason was using packs that cost $700+ EACH and he has three
packs,
or did I read that wrong?


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