On Sun, 01 Nov 2009 11:51:45 -0800, LimaZulu wrote:

-LAK17a has front tow hook placed bellow instrument panel -95% is
efficiency of motor+controler. Motor have good cooling, and it not looks
that heating will be a problem. It is just warm and controler is rated
for much higher power and is not even warm.

I noticed your web site comments about eliminating the drag from the
pylon and engine, but didn't mention the effect that the pylon would have
on propeller efficiency. Since your prop is a similar size to a
conventional sustainer prop, have you calculated effect on prop
efficiency of moving it from the pylon to the nose?


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