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August 10th 07, 05:18 AM
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Electrically Powered Ultralight Aircraft
"Dana wrote The major problem is the weight of the batteries, still far heavier than gasoline. Also the lithium polymer batteries used are still quite expensive (over $10,000 for enough for a half hour flight) and somewhat dangerous (sort them out and they can explode!) Damn straight! No way am I going to strap a bunch of lithium polymer batteries to my butt. Some of the newer Lithium iron cells, maybe, but they also cost a LOT more. Still, electric flight, like many have said, still have a way to go. -- Jim in NC 
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