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Old 17th Sep 2011, 21:58
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The advantages of combining a limited amount of electrical storage (battery or capacitor etc) with the hybrid source are;

1/ The power from the electrical storage device is combined with that from the 'generator' for short duration - high power requirements, such as during a takeoff.

2/ Should there be a failure of the generator power source, the storage device will provide a short duration safety, such as during a landing.


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