Originally Posted by
Fitter2
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As for Lithium batteries, their fire hazard record is well documented, and fitting one in an EASA certified glider would be seriously illegal.
OMG!
(love that 'eek' smiley!)
Just what you want in a composite aircraft (not) - a fire just behind your head. Fire isn't good for parachutes either.
Sorry fitter wasn't aware of these fire issues, even if it only happens under charge that would be seriously bad news since the battery room is at the end of the hangar - or in my house. Not sure how impressed my insurer would be...