Greetings,
One day I'd like to build an electric aircraft. Right now, the ultralight rules don't seem favorable for electric power. LSA has a specific statement that requires a single reciprocating engine, so no electric power there. That leave Experimental Amateur Built as the first viable option.
I've seen some motor solutions that were actually multiple motors assembled in a power unit, where the motors are geared together to turn one prop. Would this allow a single engine rated pilot to fly it, or would it get classified as a multi-engine? I sort of suspect this would depend on who you ask, and it might be safer NOT to ask. You could argue it either way I suppose.
I'm wondering if a multi-motor power unit would make sense. Smaller motors are easier to get, and it would add some redundancy if a motor controller failed. It might allow easier scaling of power by simple adding as many motors as needed. Just kinda thinking right now...
Thanks,
Rusty
One day I'd like to build an electric aircraft. Right now, the ultralight rules don't seem favorable for electric power. LSA has a specific statement that requires a single reciprocating engine, so no electric power there. That leave Experimental Amateur Built as the first viable option.
I've seen some motor solutions that were actually multiple motors assembled in a power unit, where the motors are geared together to turn one prop. Would this allow a single engine rated pilot to fly it, or would it get classified as a multi-engine? I sort of suspect this would depend on who you ask, and it might be safer NOT to ask. You could argue it either way I suppose.
I'm wondering if a multi-motor power unit would make sense. Smaller motors are easier to get, and it would add some redundancy if a motor controller failed. It might allow easier scaling of power by simple adding as many motors as needed. Just kinda thinking right now...
Thanks,
Rusty