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Old 20th Jan 2011, 00:13
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galaxy flyer
 
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It would be interesting to know the weight penalty--electric motors are not light and there is no use for them once airborne, significant fuel cost carting them around. I am open to the idea.

Can't wait for the Pprune thread, "Crew attempts take-off but forgot to start engines"

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