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Theoretical electric powered Part 103 Ultralight legality issue

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NIGHTHAWK

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When Part 103 was introduced, A battery powered aircraft was probably never considered. Here's one for the "Analegals". https://www.homebuiltairplanes.com/forums/images/smilies/smile ponder.gif The aircraft complies with all the requirements of Part 103 with an empty weight of 254 pounds. This includes a small battery pack, say 5 pounds. Now, you know a 5 pound battery pack will not get you very far, so you have designed a system that will accept power from a "backup or emergency" source that plugs into the primary electrical system....OK so far. The "backup/emergency" power pack is contained in a coverall flightsuit or backpack unit similar to a chute worn by the the pilot that will plug in to the aircraft. This flightsuit may contain 100 pounds of batteries, but has no impact on the empty weight of the aircraft. Let the designing begin!
 
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