e-power - some operational parameters to consider.

[Bill Glaze]

Last I heard, $750 per pack.  He has 6 or 8 that he took with him, I was told.
Bill Glaze


Bjorn Lehnardt wrote:

> > 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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