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I see that the webpage now has pictures of the latest design, with a
bigger prop, and a more streamlined attachment to the spinner. Also a video of it running at Aero. After the flight tests this summer, it will be interesting to get information about its real world climb rate and range. http://www.front-electric-sustainer.com |
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On Apr 16, 3:55*pm, Greg Arnold wrote:
I see that the webpage now has pictures of the latest design, with a bigger prop, and a more streamlined attachment to the spinner. *Also a video of it running at Aero. After the flight tests this summer, it will be interesting to get information about its real world climb rate and range. http://www.front-electric-sustainer.com Very tempting! Only downside is the incompatibility with all of those nose-hook-equipped gliders out there. :-P --Noel (who's DG-300 has a CG hook - yay! But unfortunately also a pitot system in the nose - boo...) |
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On Apr 16, 4:35*pm, "noel.wade" wrote:
On Apr 16, 3:55*pm, Greg Arnold wrote: I see that the webpage now has pictures of the latest design, with a bigger prop, and a more streamlined attachment to the spinner. *Also a video of it running at Aero. After the flight tests this summer, it will be interesting to get information about its real world climb rate and range. http://www.front-electric-sustainer.com Very tempting! *Only downside is the incompatibility with all of those nose-hook-equipped gliders out there. :-P --Noel (who's DG-300 has a CG hook - yay! *But unfortunately also a pitot system in the nose - boo...) Their answer for pitot is easy, you move it to use the tail. Any certification issues introduced will need to be handled. Do you know for sure that this requires replacing all "forward" tow hooks. In the case of the DG-300 forward tow hook us really under your knees. For real nose tow hooks it may be an issue, including those gliders with a CG hook but the flight manual does not allow aerotowing with the CG hook, yes I know like that will stop everybody. And for a DG-300 it is very irrelevant since the full solarium canopy is going to prevent the install of a FES anyhow. I wonder how many gliders really have room to do this install. I'm around 5'9" and I can't see how there will be space in the nose cone area of most Schleicher gliders, even if you could get rid of the canopy lift mechanism (convert to a side hinge). So does that leave the market with side hinged gliders with large nose cones and/or very short pilots where the gliders, and then there is the catch that more recently made gliders are going to have the EASA prohibition on aerotowing with the cg hook? While some of the text on their web site sounds like they are talking about retrofit kits I wonder if this is really a viable business, given it's going to have certification issues in many markets. And there is likely a lot of work doing modification kits and certification etc for each model (and I know Bob they all start with a Sawzall). I wonder how much you need to select for the higher value gliders who's owners are willing to spend $$$ on their toys. It will be interesting to see how/if this gets to market. Still an interesting idea. Darryl |
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On Apr 16, 5:19*pm, Darryl Ramm wrote:
On Apr 16, 4:35*pm, "noel.wade" wrote: On Apr 16, 3:55*pm, Greg Arnold wrote: I see that the webpage now has pictures of the latest design, with a bigger prop, and a more streamlined attachment to the spinner. *Also a video of it running at Aero. After the flight tests this summer, it will be interesting to get information about its real world climb rate and range. http://www.front-electric-sustainer.com Very tempting! *Only downside is the incompatibility with all of those nose-hook-equipped gliders out there. :-P --Noel (who's DG-300 has a CG hook - yay! *But unfortunately also a pitot system in the nose - boo...) Their answer for pitot is easy, you move it to use the tail. Any certification issues introduced will need to be handled. Do you know for sure that this requires replacing all "forward" tow hooks. In the case of the DG-300 forward tow hook us really under your knees. *For real nose tow hooks it may be an issue, including those gliders with a CG hook but the flight manual does not allow aerotowing with the CG hook, yes I know like that will stop everybody. And for a DG-300 it is very irrelevant since the full solarium canopy is going to prevent the install of a FES anyhow. I wonder how many gliders really have room to do this install. I'm around 5'9" and I can't see how there will be space in the nose cone area of most Schleicher gliders, even if you could get rid of the canopy lift mechanism (convert to a side hinge). So does that leave the market with side hinged gliders with large nose cones and/or very short pilots where the gliders, and then there is the catch that more recently made gliders are going to have the EASA prohibition on aerotowing with the cg hook? While some of the text on their web site sounds like they are talking about retrofit kits I wonder if this is really a viable business, given it's going to have certification issues in many markets. And there is likely a lot of work doing modification kits and certification etc for each model (and I know Bob they all start with a Sawzall). I wonder how much you need to select for the higher value gliders who's owners are willing to spend $$$ on their toys. It will be interesting to see how/if this gets to market. Still an interesting idea. Darryl And I realize the LAK 17 does have a front-hinged canopy -- but never looked in the nosecone area, so how do they fit this in? Darryl |
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On Apr 16, 5:19*pm, Darryl Ramm wrote:
On Apr 16, 4:35*pm, "noel.wade" wrote: On Apr 16, 3:55*pm, Greg Arnold wrote: I see that the webpage now has pictures of the latest design, with a bigger prop, and a more streamlined attachment to the spinner. *Also a video of it running at Aero. After the flight tests this summer, it will be interesting to get information about its real world climb rate and range. http://www.front-electric-sustainer.com Very tempting! *Only downside is the incompatibility with all of those nose-hook-equipped gliders out there. :-P --Noel (who's DG-300 has a CG hook - yay! *But unfortunately also a pitot system in the nose - boo...) Their answer for pitot is easy, you move it to use the tail. Any certification issues introduced will need to be handled. Do you know for sure that this requires replacing all "forward" tow hooks. In the case of the DG-300 forward tow hook us really under your knees. *For real nose tow hooks it may be an issue, including those gliders with a CG hook but the flight manual does not allow aerotowing with the CG hook, yes I know like that will stop everybody. And for a DG-300 it is very irrelevant since the full solarium canopy is going to prevent the install of a FES anyhow. I wonder how many gliders really have room to do this install. I'm around 5'9" and I can't see how there will be space in the nose cone area of most Schleicher gliders, even if you could get rid of the canopy lift mechanism (convert to a side hinge). So does that leave the market with side hinged gliders with large nose cones and/or very short pilots where the gliders, and then there is the catch that more recently made gliders are going to have the EASA prohibition on aerotowing with the cg hook? While some of the text on their web site sounds like they are talking about retrofit kits I wonder if this is really a viable business, given it's going to have certification issues in many markets. And there is likely a lot of work doing modification kits and certification etc for each model (and I know Bob they all start with a Sawzall). I wonder how much you need to select for the higher value gliders who's owners are willing to spend $$$ on their toys. It will be interesting to see how/if this gets to market. Still an interesting idea. Darryl Couldn't you hole the motor in your lap? ;-) |
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On 4/16/2010 5:19 PM, Darryl Ramm wrote:
I wonder how many gliders really have room to do this install. I'm around 5'9" and I can't see how there will be space in the nose cone area of most Schleicher gliders, even if you could get rid of the canopy lift mechanism (convert to a side hinge). The RES webpage says the motor has a diameter of 7" and a length of 3". That is pretty small. So does that leave the market with side hinged gliders with large nose cones and/or very short pilots where the gliders, and then there is the catch that more recently made gliders are going to have the EASA prohibition on aerotowing with the cg hook? Probably the EASA would be satisfied with an under-knee hook like on the ASW-27. Darryl |
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On Apr 16, 6:08*pm, Greg Arnold wrote:
On 4/16/2010 5:19 PM, Darryl Ramm wrote: I wonder how many gliders really have room to do this install. I'm around 5'9" and I can't see how there will be space in the nose cone area of most Schleicher gliders, even if you could get rid of the canopy lift mechanism (convert to a side hinge). The RES webpage says the motor has a diameter of 7" and a length of 3". * That is pretty small. So does that leave the market with side hinged gliders with large nose cones and/or very short pilots where the gliders, and then there is the catch that more recently made gliders are going to have the EASA prohibition on aerotowing with the cg hook? Probably the EASA would be satisfied with an under-knee hook like on the ASW-27. Darryl Duh 3" long, wow. I think I had misread that as 180mm x 180mm, add in space for other stuff and I was wondering how that fits in front of the pedals. Darryl |
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On 4/16/2010 6:13 PM, Darryl Ramm wrote:
On Apr 16, 6:08 pm, Greg wrote: On 4/16/2010 5:19 PM, Darryl Ramm wrote: I wonder how many gliders really have room to do this install. I'm around 5'9" and I can't see how there will be space in the nose cone area of most Schleicher gliders, even if you could get rid of the canopy lift mechanism (convert to a side hinge). The RES webpage says the motor has a diameter of 7" and a length of 3". That is pretty small. So does that leave the market with side hinged gliders with large nose cones and/or very short pilots where the gliders, and then there is the catch that more recently made gliders are going to have the EASA prohibition on aerotowing with the cg hook? Probably the EASA would be satisfied with an under-knee hook like on the ASW-27. Darryl Duh 3" long, wow. I think I had misread that as 180mm x 180mm, add in space for other stuff and I was wondering how that fits in front of the pedals. Darryl 180mm x 80mm. |
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Hi,
It does look like a very elegant system. I just thought of one other benefit of the system..... If your tow release fails, you may be able to cut it with the propeller... : ) or perhaps you would reel-in the rope and catch up with the towplane. If the towpilot then releases at just the right moment you could slingshot up another couple hundred feet! ... OK, my mind is wandering in strange directions this morning... Paul Remde "Greg Arnold" wrote in message ... I see that the webpage now has pictures of the latest design, with a bigger prop, and a more streamlined attachment to the spinner. Also a video of it running at Aero. After the flight tests this summer, it will be interesting to get information about its real world climb rate and range. http://www.front-electric-sustainer.com |
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On Apr 17, 7:44*am, "Paul Remde" wrote:
Hi, It does look like a very elegant system. I just thought of one other benefit of the system..... *If your tow release fails, you may be able to cut it with the propeller... : ) *or perhaps you would reel-in the rope and catch up with the towplane. *If the towpilot then releases at just the right moment you could slingshot up another couple hundred feet! *... OK, my mind is wandering in strange directions this morning... Paul Remde "Greg Arnold" wrote in message ... I see that the webpage now has pictures of the latest design, with a bigger prop, and a more streamlined attachment to the spinner. *Also a video of it running at Aero. After the flight tests this summer, it will be interesting to get information about its real world climb rate and range. http://www.front-electric-sustainer.com I'm thinking a bungee/sustainer launch would be fun. Use the bungee to get the initial altitude, and then fire up the sustainer... Pete |
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