On Aug 5, 1:12 pm, Larry Dighera wrote:
On Sun, 05 Aug 2007 10:53:30 -0700, Phil wrote
in om:
Very interesting. It doesn't mention how long it takes to charge the
batteries.
There's a pod-cast here in which Sonex's owner John Monnett and
engineer Pete Buck discuss that topic:http://www.aviationweek.com/media/audio/sonex.mp3
I wonder if anyone has done any experiments with a hybrid drive system
for an aircraft. I am thinking of something like a 3-cylinder diesel
engine providing enough power for cruise, supplemented with a battery
pack and motor for takeoff and climb.