Geoff S Posted November 14, 2017 Share Posted November 14, 2017 My nephew sent me this link to an extraordinary amateur electric flight project sponsored in part by Hobbyking! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eNSN6qet1kE Interesting and very brave if nothing else. Geoff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel R Posted November 14, 2017 Share Posted November 14, 2017 Electric and hybrid is coming to full size in the somewhat near future, in proper pre-packaged engine modules. Quiet landing / take off for city use, electric boost for heavy load take off. And probably other uses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Former Member Posted November 14, 2017 Share Posted November 14, 2017 [This posting has been removed] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Jones Posted December 17, 2017 Share Posted December 17, 2017 Wow , Yes just watched this Video a Home made plane constructed in the same manor as a Rc Plane By someone who designs his own Rc Planes . Just goes to show what can be built now with modern materials and electronic. A must see for anyone who has not already seen it. Steve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff S Posted December 17, 2017 Author Share Posted December 17, 2017 Actually, that's the same video as the one in the opening post but a better link than mine Pity, because I was hoping for a different one. Geoff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy G. Posted December 17, 2017 Share Posted December 17, 2017 That's one of the guys that was always in the early Flite Test videos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josip Vrandecic -Mes Posted December 17, 2017 Share Posted December 17, 2017 G/m Stephen ,nice to see ''something'' by hand...Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mowerman Posted December 17, 2017 Share Posted December 17, 2017 I like it, but would he get a permit to fly it here in UK? Edited By Mowerman on 17/12/2017 11:04:08 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piers Bowlan Posted December 17, 2017 Share Posted December 17, 2017 Probably not but this will. (you may need to run it back to the beginning) Edited By Piers Bowlan on 17/12/2017 11:36:50 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin Colbourne Posted December 17, 2017 Share Posted December 17, 2017 Posted by Mowerman on 17/12/2017 11:02:53: I like it, but would he get a permit to fly it here in UK? Edited By Mowerman on 17/12/2017 11:04:08 Provided it is kept below 300kg all up take off weight and a stall speed of less than 35 knots, he won't need a permit as it would be classed as a Single Seat Deregulated Microlight (SSDR). **LINK** If it could be kept below 70KG empty weight but including fuel (i.e. batteries) and has a stalling speed of less than 20 knots, he would not even need a licence, provided he had insurance, as the Foot Launched Powered Aircraft Rules now allow aircraft with wheels for both takeoff and landing. **LINK** The stalling speed less than 20 knots could be hard to achieve though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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