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June 3rd 15, 04:49 PM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
Roger Hurley[_2_]
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Proairsport. New ultra light glider/airplane
At 09:40 20 March 2015,
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The electric powered wheel is such a bad idea that Airbus has been
testing
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it on airliners. Using it for taxi and acceleration during take off
reduces=
fuel consumption considerably and shortens takeoff distance. Newer
electri=
c motors can produce tremendous amounts of torque and are much lighter.
Jus=
t what you need for initial acceleration.=20
Current self launchers are many times equipped with finicky engines and
com=
plicated mechanics to expose the prop. When you need the lowest sink rate
t=
o prevent a land out, deploying the motor decreases the glider's
performanc=
e to it's lowest.
If our sport is to survive, we need innovation. A low maintenance,
affordab=
le self launch could go a long way toward that goal.=20
Charlie
Launch price now on the website
www.proairsport.com
- hit the Priority
Price button or go to Contact/Order in the menus.
We think this fits with the themes in Charlie's last para.
Roger
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