On Nov 16, 2:39 am, "YouHelpBuild.com" wrote:
How about 100% electric powered ultralights?

What problems can anyone forsee to building a 100% electric ultralight
aircraft for short & mid-range commuters to get back & forth to work
(aside from air traffic issues... it IS a big sky after all)? I
understand the average commute is less than 30 miles in land based
vehicles which would generally mean less than a 30 minute flight for
most people. Of course, ultralights are currently restricted from
flying over neighborhoods, so there would have to be some changes in
regulations for the average person to take off & land an aircraft from
their front drive, but wouldn't it be a reasonable idea?

And, by the way... does anyone know of a decent 100% electric
ultralight aircraft with plans available for homebuilders?

They already exists as prototypes, in both trike and paraglider form.
And both are FAR 103 legal ultralights. You can buy the trike today.

http://www.electraflyer.com/index.html

http://www.electricppg.com/

If you have not played with R/C electrics in the last 3 years, you
have no idea how far battery technology has come!

/Adam