Hello everyone. I came came across this forum recently while I was researching options for my project. I’m hoping some of you would share your thoughts with me on my conversion. I’ve got a Russian Aviastroitel AC-5M glider with a 25-ish HP 2-stroke. On a cool day at sea level it might do 500 FPM, I’m flying out of Boulder, CO so that’s just not going to be enough.
http://www.glidingsport.ru/ac/en/m05/mg05.htm
I’ve looked into some complete kits available like these:
https://www.mgm-compro.com/electric-propulsion-systems/
https://www.geigerengineering.de/avionik
Which may work, but I’d really like to do something DIY and closer-to-home without spending the $15-20K that these systems go for.
I’ve researched a bunch of different components and suppliers but I’m not a real engineer, so I’m not knowledgeable enough to integrate it all in a safe and efficient manner. Any input would be much appreciated, thanks!
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http://www.glidingsport.ru/ac/en/m05/mg05.htm
I’ve looked into some complete kits available like these:
https://www.mgm-compro.com/electric-propulsion-systems/
https://www.geigerengineering.de/avionik
Which may work, but I’d really like to do something DIY and closer-to-home without spending the $15-20K that these systems go for.
I’ve researched a bunch of different components and suppliers but I’m not a real engineer, so I’m not knowledgeable enough to integrate it all in a safe and efficient manner. Any input would be much appreciated, thanks!
![CEA2CBC4-7DF9-481F-B826-E7F39E324C76.jpeg CEA2CBC4-7DF9-481F-B826-E7F39E324C76.jpeg](https://endless-sphere.com/sphere/data/attachments/154/154473-eb4f7104cb558f43e2916ba6a4c5ab57.jpg)
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