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Old 10-08-2009 | 07:39 AM
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NikolayTT
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Default Is it Electric really worth the trouble ?

Hi Fellows,

Having in mind that the energy stored in the same weight Methanol(or Gasoline) is about 800 times more
than the energy in same weight LiIon battery (measured in Watts/kg) I wander what is really the catch
of making F3A electric. Of course efficeincy of 3-phase motors is nearly 90% while combustion ones
have barely 20% etc, but still... even 80 times more energy packed in liquid fuel makes clear choice
when comes to real aviation....of course those numbers are quite rounded...
Surely, this question might have been discussed number of times; then please point the best
links to read; alternatively, please mention your own reasons to go Electric in F3A and also
tell if you are really satisified for the extra money you pay when go electric ...

Thanks,

Nick