Electric plane - Kit

MitchJi

10 MW
Joined
Jun 2, 2008
Messages
3,246
Location
Marin County California
Hi,

http://www.electraflyer.com/

http://www.electraflyer.com/electraflyerc.html
Introducing the ElectraFlyer-C!

We have converted my single place, all metal Moni motor glider into a small, efficient electric airplane. We used our ElectraFlyer propulsion parts kit and our large battery pack, custom built to fit the available space in the airplane. The plane was raised for more ground clearance and a larger, slower-turning, much more efficient prop was installed. Static thrust has increased 60%. The plane received its airworthiness certificate in April. The ElectraFlyer-C is flying now and the climb rate has increased dramatically. The flying character of the plane has changed from a very loud, vibrating experience to a smooth quiet ride.

Systematic flight testing will start June 4th and we will be measuring the take off roll, climb rate, power use at varying speeds, duration at best L/D, regen capabilities, landing configurations, etc.

Kit:
http://www.electraflyer.com/tech.html

Prices:
http://www.electraflyer.com/prices.html
ELECTRAFLYER TRIKE:
Includes: trike and installed propulsion system, standard direct drive 52” wood propeller, and battery tray (batteries not included)

$7,500.00

Roughly $1,600 per kWh (maybe he should offer a Ping pack as an option :lol: ) :
BATTERY PACKAGES: select one
1. Small lithium-polymer pack 2.75kwh ------ $4,400.00

2. Medium lithium-polymer pack 3.3kwh ----- $5,200.00

3. Large lithium-polymer pack 5.6kwh ------- $8,500.00
 
Interesting that you can buy the electric trike for the same price as a kit to convert your ICE trike to electric. Doesn't add up.
 
Back
Top