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December 22nd 12, 11:20 PM posted to rec.aviation.piloting
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The new Electric Cessna 172
george152 wrote:
On 22/12/12 16:11,
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Ideal for flight schools. The amazing
brushless electric ring motors which
I mentioned before, produce 600 lbs.
static thrust.
http://www.flyingmag.com/news/two-pl...na-172-skyhawk
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Mark
Nope, not for flight schools as basic physics limits how quickly you
can recharge.
And lack of range
The claimed endurance is 2 hours, which would be enough for most training,
which is usually about an hours worth, but is marginal at best for cross
country flights with a reserve.
And you had better keep this thing hangered in places with any significant
hail with those solar panels on top of the wings.
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