Thread: Electrically Powered Ultralight Aircraft
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Old August 14th 07, 02:40 PM posted to rec.aviation.piloting,rec.aviation.homebuilt,rec.aviation.ultralight,rec.aviation.soaring
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Default Electrically Powered Ultralight Aircraft
Larry Dighera wrote:
On Mon, 13 Aug 2007 17:39:44 -0400, Dana M. Hague
d(dash)m(dash)hague(at)comcast(dot)net wrote in
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safety if the batteries are damaged in a crash is still an issue.

I would think the hazard somewhat less than gasoline.

The battery can produce it's own ignition source.