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Old March 19th 15, 02:38 PM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
Martin Gregorie[_5_]
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Default Proairsport. New ultra light glider/airplane

On Thu, 19 Mar 2015 07:22:27 -0700, Bruce Hoult wrote:

Why, other than the weight of the electric motor and battery?

Wheelspin around the liftoff speed would kill acceleration and may
lengthen the takeoff run, especially on wet grass.


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