Hi all,
I would like to convert an experimental glider to be electric self-launching. The desired major components are: 35 kW BLDC motor, 4-5 kWH lithium battery, a suitable motor controller, and a small in-cockpit control head to control and monitor the system (on/off switch, throttle, a display that shows RPM, power output, battery capacity remaining, motor/controller/battery temperatures, etc.). The exact propulsion system geometry is not critical to the question. Let's say it'll be a belt-driven, rearward folding prop on a streamlined fixed mast. So a nose-mounted FES-style conversion (i.e., from LZ Design) is not an option.
The question: Is there a company, preferably but not necessarily in the U.S., that sells an integrated package of the major components (motor, motor controller, in-cockpit controller, propulsion battery, BMS) suitable for my intended conversion project? My budget for the project is $10K-$15K.
I suspect that I'll ultimately have to cobble everything together for an entirely DIY conversion. But if a vendor offers an electric “flight package” that would shorten my work, it would be a good thing.
I'm aware of Randall Fishman's offerings at http://www.electraflyer.com/price_list.php, even if the website appears quite dated. Just hoping to be referred to similar offerings that would make my project go faster.
Thanks in advance.
I would like to convert an experimental glider to be electric self-launching. The desired major components are: 35 kW BLDC motor, 4-5 kWH lithium battery, a suitable motor controller, and a small in-cockpit control head to control and monitor the system (on/off switch, throttle, a display that shows RPM, power output, battery capacity remaining, motor/controller/battery temperatures, etc.). The exact propulsion system geometry is not critical to the question. Let's say it'll be a belt-driven, rearward folding prop on a streamlined fixed mast. So a nose-mounted FES-style conversion (i.e., from LZ Design) is not an option.
The question: Is there a company, preferably but not necessarily in the U.S., that sells an integrated package of the major components (motor, motor controller, in-cockpit controller, propulsion battery, BMS) suitable for my intended conversion project? My budget for the project is $10K-$15K.
I suspect that I'll ultimately have to cobble everything together for an entirely DIY conversion. But if a vendor offers an electric “flight package” that would shorten my work, it would be a good thing.
I'm aware of Randall Fishman's offerings at http://www.electraflyer.com/price_list.php, even if the website appears quite dated. Just hoping to be referred to similar offerings that would make my project go faster.
Thanks in advance.