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btw, you can build it as a trike if you prefer that ? personally.. I think it looks like an after thought as so many often do.

Yes, picking an LSA that had a 600Kg MTOW was important for me as I plan on doing some " confidence building " trips solo with alot of gear like tents etc. The HL has a huge storage area and this doubles as a sleeping area if you like.. personally I cant see my practical use for that unless I was prevented from a home trip by weather and had not planned on staying overnight... I guess I could sleep in it but then I would just head to the nearest pub !

Looked it up - Mine is 314 Kgs. so full fuel and two up is possible.

I could be wrong but it was about there.. Plus mine has the cockpit interior kit that looks great but is sure to add a little weight. what does your Sav weight ?

My Highlander ( like the sound of that ) weights in at about 320 Kgs from memory. It has bigger wheels and PPG paint and long range tanks so these add to the weight obviously I have been told you could be one under 300 Kgs. Kyle, for what its worth, Im very low time and whilst my landing was more of an arrival I found it was very controllable. I would not of bought it if I had felt it was not a safe easy plane to learn with.

Nah man I have not ! Although I did find a few white hairs the other day :-)

I most certainly will !

Yes mate - The deal is done. We were very impressed with the seller, he was a very nice guy who is very well organised and we liked that alot. The Highlander was built extremely well and is just immaculate. Flys very well although my landings will need some much improvement but them, I'm not current any more so will be going down to Adelaide biplanes and spending some time down there to get comfortable and finish off my RAA ticket before taking the highlander out. I'm a very cautious type of pilot.

Hi Guys, Just wanted to thank you all for the input here.. flew down to view and fly the aircraft in question and it is like a new aircraft. Or should I say " my new aircraft now " Thanks for all your help again. G

........I think this has really been, and continues to be a really interesting discussion that in part, has giving me some insight in to how people will perceive electric Aircraft, specially the FlyNano when I'm able to bring it to Australia in the next year. However, No one has been able to answer my original question. I`m taking it as a No.

I have had one and one two many in our 1942 Auster.. lost a mag and we put it down on a golf course. Made the news ! Oh dear.... My Dad has had another in his CT4 where the engines literally started to disintegrate, I think it was a conrod that came though the cowl. I'm hoping that's the only one but of course, will always plan for one. I dislike flying over Tiger country and my new plane will be powered by a 912... until my FlyNano Gets here then I can really start to prove that electric " personal aircraft " have a real place in our hobby.

You have had 50 forced landings ??? This must be some kind of record ! You are putting fuel in the fuel tank right ?

Hope he did not trigger the speed camera ! Good job. Stayed calm.

Ok Ill play along....

No argument, just trying to get some market information really. I obviously agree with you. we are seeing some very well funded companies now look at electric power trains as highly reliable alternatives to IC motors. Having been though an engine failure I am always interested in first and foremost reliability. What we are starting to see if the idea of the " personal plane " come to life now with electric motors and this is very exciting. Sure, flight times are still ( for the most part ) very limiting but If I can go jump in my FlyNano and fly around the lake doing splash and goes for 40 minutes then as a pure flying fun experiences this will be well received.

You said " Your RC power trians are simply not scaleable. "

Thats the thing, Electric motor ARE very scalable. They are also incredible simple when you look at a Brushless motor internals. Alot of us rewind our own motors. t electric power for recreational aviation applications is fairly new, without question Electric aircraft will play a huge part in our hobby. It is coming along in leaps and bounds already and is very exciting.

Yes that would be ( somewhat ) correct ! Been flying electric for 20 years .I fly ALOT but also fly UAVs that have alot of range and airtime. In all fairness, fly electric planes could be called my " other Job " as I do product testing, reviews and UAV work so it quickly adds up. Back to the subject however, one of the best electric conversions I have seen was a Rutan Quickie. Build just for his own use and gets 90 minutes flight time.

Im not sure what you mean Alan ? To date, I have OVER 3000 hours of electric flying time with RC aircraft. Never had one issue ! Electric engines are very proven. Have been for over 30 years ! I would MUCH prefer to be flying an electric than an old 337...447... With respect, have you ANY evidence of even 1 in flight failure of an electric engine ?? If so, it would really help with with my research so thanks if you can ? we have not been able to find even one to date... Thanks for your input Alan.

Ha... I meant that the motor, esc and batteries are opprating well within there design limits but yes, you have a point there but then again, I dont know of any 95:10 style planes that need it. My electric aircraft ( FlyNano ) is designed to fly off water so if its not summer(ish) weather I will be flying something else. Thats the plan at least !

Thats very impressive - I would love to put my FPV gear in that !

Yes I agree with you, you sound like you have some experiences with them too - The single Seat electric Aircraft I represent in Australia has been designed from the start to be electric so no heating issues have been noted yet. But we are only in initial testing stages. Runs very smooth however.