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Old 10th Jan 2018, 20:51
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mcoates
 
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Originally Posted by Slatye
mcoates - a quick question: how's the heater? Plenty of places get cold enough in winter that a heater is desired, even just for circuits, and conventional electric systems (as a direct result of their efficiency) tend not to produce much waste heat.
Thank you for the question. The first aircraft are not fitted with a heater but it is something the company looking at.

The electric motor system is water-cooled and it will be possible to utilise this heat source to provide cabin heat in cold areas where it may be required.
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