What are the advantages and disadvantages of electric flight?
What is the best way to get started in electric flight? What are the elements of an electric power system? What do the various letters used to refer to NiCd cells mean? What support equipment do I need? How are motor sizes specified? What’s a cobalt motor and why would I want one? Where can I get this stuff? I didn’t know that you could put an electric motor and batteries in an airplane. Isn’t that kind of heavy? Modern NiCd batteries are pretty amazing. You can charge them in 15 minutes, take power out of them at up to 50 amps or so, and do it all day. That capability is what makes electric flight possible. Electric power can be used for any kind of flying—gliders, aerobatics, even racing. It’s an excellent choice for sport flying. What are the advantages and disadvantages of electric flight compared to wet power? Electric power systems are heavier for a given power output. This means that planes must be built lighter, which may be more challenging (especially for the beginner). Tha
