Werner Eck's motor |
Electric Atos Hang Glider
This system gives 30 minute flight time and uses:
Electric Motor: PPSM - Brushless High Power Direct 10, without gearing, free of maintenance, developed by Dr. Ing. Werner Eck.
Controller: Motor Management System and Batterie Management system, developed by Geiger Engineering (Jochen Geiger).
Battery: 14 cells Lithium Ion Polymer, 31Ah, fast chargeable.
Propeller: Low Noise, high efficiency, 1.4 meter (55 inches) folded model developed by Dr. Ing. W. Eck. It spins at 1900 RPM.
Thrust: Static Thrust with "StartBoost" 61.5 kp (135 lbf), continuous 52.4 kp (116 lbf). Flight Thrust at 40 km/h (24.9 mph) 33.5 kp (73.8 lbf).
Weight: 21 kg (61.7 lbs) including battery, motor and harness. HG version weighs 28 kg.
Endurance: 30 minutes in still air with standard paraglider wing.
See also:
http://www.electricppg.com
http://www.geigerengineering.de/avionik/elektroantriebssystem/
http://www.flycocoon.com/
http://www.motorschirm-verband.de/forum/viewtopic.php?t=1052&sid=aa5f5dd0b335f7210e205aa7ea92bbbf
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y7xm4YE7y24&NR=1
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TMWyrzisRjY&feature=related
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Thank you for this wonderful information.
ReplyDeleteBut with out access to this hardware, I do not fly!
Is it possible to pass on the location where I can purchase
this BLDC motor and the folding prop?
This will be much appreciated.
John from Victoria Australia.
ps. not enough hills for take off where I live.