via Dick Smith:
...Typical with regards to anything in relation to extending the boundaries re General Aviation.....
How will an electric air race extend the boundaries of General Aviation ?
Many of the 'boundries' of aviation are based on common sense. i.e., dont fly to far past VNE or your wings will fall off. etc..
Battery fueled Electric motors in General Aviation aircraft are merely a power plant option. At this time a very third rate power plant option.
With the present rate of battery development would not common sense suggest that the General Aviation community wait for suitable battery power packs before pissing huge amounts of money against the wall trying to make white elephants fly with green fantasy angel wings..
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