Hybrid aircraft concept
Does anyone know how feasable it would be to get a petrol / hybrid eletric powered GA aircaft in the air?
Just been watching a old video about a solar powered aircraft concept.It flew from France to Britain in what looked like the late 70s / early 80s.Solar panels providing power for a electrical motor,and that got me thinking.
Would it be feasable to make an light aircraft powered..say by a honda petrol powered generator (say giving 2800 watts power) which uses up miniscule amounts of juice (2 litres an hour).This power driving a powerful electrical motor which has a prop attatched?
Sure it might be a little heavy,but think of the money savings if it worked?
Thoughts? Good idea? Practical as a solar powered torch? Discuss..