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Old March 21st 16, 09:41 PM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
Steve Koerner
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Default Shameless update from Dale Kramer

On Sunday, March 20, 2016 at 1:05:18 PM UTC-7, DaleKramer wrote:
Agreed, right now I am sort of allocating 1 minute WOT electric time with about 3 minutes of reserve (even though hovering should require about 1/2 power in electrics). This is another fine tunable value when the full size vLazair is detail designed. I am hoping that I can make vertical landings that use around 30 seconds of electric time.


I suppose if you can incorporate a very accurate indicator of remaining battery life with an alarm feature, or a separate reserve battery that is switched in when the main gets low, then that might work. I can't help but visualize myself spending several minutes trying to get her lined up to the helicopter pad on my future yacht. The seas are bumpy and the breeze variable -- I think the process might take a few minutes to get landed.

If Andy flies production unit number 1 and lives, and if there are positive reviews on Amazon, I will order unit number 7.