Mike Borgelt wrote:
Somebody really ought to look at electric towplanes too. It might just
be the first real practical use for an electric aircraft and the
economics compared to an I.C. engined towplane just might even make
some sense.
I would expect the viability to be significantly improved if
regenerative air braking in a steep descent was included by having the
propeller spinning the generator. Very rapid descents (decreasing tug
turn round) that also return energy to the battery would be possible.
--
Robert Hart ha...@interweft.com.au
+61 (0)438 385 533 http://www.hart.wattle.id.au
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