We could kid ourselves and say electric airplanes are making great strides but … they aren’t. Electric airplanes are coming for sure and are making progress, but their capabilities are still limited. In this video, KITPLANES Editor-at-Large Paul Dye explains how he used a Zero motorcycle powertrain to power a Xenos kitbuilt motorglider. The process is actually not as complicated as it might sound, but in this interview, he explains what was involved. And interestingly, the electric power system is a good fit for a motorglider.
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Key Takeaways:
- While electric airplanes are making progress, their current capabilities remain limited, despite aspirations for rapid advancement.
- KITPLANES Editor-at-Large Paul Dye successfully powered a Xenos kitbuilt motorglider using a Zero motorcycle's electric powertrain.
- The process of converting the motorglider to electric power was described as less complicated than anticipated.
- Electric power systems are considered a particularly good and fitting solution for motorglider applications.
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