Electric airplane

[Highlander]

This plane normally has 2 15 horse 2 cycle engines on it, but they are testing out electric technology. The Cri-Cri is a homebuilt of French origin. I've never flown one but I hear they are a blast to fly.

[YOUTUBE][ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wRVVdYU1c0M"]YouTube - Electric Cri-Cri 4-Engine Airplane[/ame][/YOUTUBE]

 

[danthebugman]

Those are pretty cool, wonder what one costs...

Dan

 

[L8A]

Better hope your battery doesnt die

 

[Highlander]

I think you can build the 2 cycle version for 15 to 20 grand according to several sites I looked at.

 

[Shmear]

My brother has a few electric airplanes, they are fun and sort of easy to fly. Though, gas airplanes are waaaaaaay cooler, I addmit that.

 

[rduke10]

That does look like fun. Wonder what the max crosswind would be on that thing?

 

[ajacobs]

very cool.