Thread: Electrically Powered Ultralight Aircraft
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Old August 19th 07, 12:13 AM posted to rec.aviation.piloting,rec.aviation.homebuilt,rec.aviation.ultralight,rec.aviation.soaring
Matt Whiting
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Default Electrically Powered Ultralight Aircraft
Montblack wrote:

I've never really understood why an 800 lb motorcycle/rider gets (only) 50
mpg and a fully loaded semi can get (about) 5 mpg?

Motorcycle:
Tires ........... 2
Footprint ..... very small per tire
Weight ....... 800 lbs (with rider)
Drag .......... It's a motorcycle! g
MPG ........... 50


Paul-Mont

Check this: http://www.bgsoflex.com/airdragchart.html

Matt