Marty_d Posted August 9, 2013 Posted August 9, 2013 Silly question probably, but what happens if you fly into rain, with the electric motor hanging out in the breeze? I assume it is sealed somehow but it will need some sort of airflow for cooling. Electric cars would have that problem too I'd assume - still have to cool the motor, but wet roads / downpours / water kicked up from trucks would have to put some moisture into the engine wouldn't it? Obviously it's not hanging up the front with a prop right in front of it in a car though, so I guess the amount of liquid getting to it would be much less.
Gforce Posted August 9, 2013 Posted August 9, 2013 Electric cars would have that problem too I'd assume - still have to cool the motor, but wet roads / downpours / water kicked up from trucks would have to put some moisture into the engine wouldn't it? Obviously it's not hanging up the front with a prop right in front of it in a car though, so I guess the amount of liquid getting to it would be much less. But that's a different installation surely... This is in effect, a part 103 ultralight that just became to heavy to offer as such and thats why its a kit S-Lsa. Asked Quicksilver ( when they offered an ultralight ) what there policy would be flying into rain and Im sure they would say " Dont !! "... My point here is that this is a very " good weather flying machine " so if rain is about.. in most cases it would not be suitable to fly so thats the solution... With electric cars like the Teslar.. its been ( and PRICED ) to drive in all conditions. I guess you gotta read whats on the tin !
mAgNeToDrOp Posted August 10, 2013 Posted August 10, 2013 I'd love to see the look on the casa inspectors face at a ramp check. "Where's your fuel plan? Reserves?" it'll be difficult to get exact battery life to plan a flight as accurately as with fuel. I guess they still have to make up the rules for this stuff.
facthunter Posted August 10, 2013 Posted August 10, 2013 Watt How's your reserves? or you could have fuel in HP Hours. If you did it wrong would they charge you ? Nev 1
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