Isn't it about time Reno introduced an electric class

[ShermB]

Re: Isn't it about time Reno introduced an electric class

Wasn't Dave Morss and a team involved in asolar-powered electric racer a few years ago.Asian or English? Oskosh exhibit?
Remeber sending him a cartoon about needed a long extension cord. Getting older and memory fades. ;-(
Betty

[grduke]

Re: Isn't it about time Reno introduced an electric class

With rumors that Tesla is going to build their gigafactory near Reno, perhaps they should sponsor the electric class

[Reno_Steve]

Re: Isn't it about time Reno introduced an electric class

Do we have any specs for the Electroflight plane. ie What range and duration it would have at these sort of speeds 260knots (~300mph).

It seems that we are able to have an entertaining race with these type of aircraft. I suggest starting the race from the ground so as not to give an advantage to those who start last and thus save their batteries.

[Reno_Steve]

Re: Isn't it about time Reno introduced an electric class

http://www.electro-flight.co.uk/aeroplane/electroflight.html

Facts

The single seat prototype aircraft is designed to demonstrate the advantages of pure electric flight.

All Up Weight (excluding pilot); 345 kgs.
Maximum Power (3400rpm): 225 kW
Thrust 500 Kgs
Maximum level Speed (sea level) 250 kts
Climb rate (vertical) 9,000 ft/min
Battery power (720 volts) 15 kW

[nuts-n-volts]

Re: Isn't it about time Reno introduced an electric class

I wouldn't think there would be anything wrong with introducing a new class at Reno. It's still racing, right?! We've entertained new classes at Reno for years anyway. Heck, give 'em a chance! I would never want to replace the Unlimited Class (love the sound too!), however, I, for one, would like to see the advancement of electrics at the place I love the most.

My R/C club has been racing an electric Reno class for years, and it is pretty cool. Even a practice race brings out an audience.

You have to admit it, electrics are here to stay wether you want them or not. Over time, they will only get better in every aspect and they will, at some point, replace fossil fueled engines as the worldwide power choice. Might as well let them in now and BE part of their advancement. No hate intended, just an educated opinion…

[Flyboykelly]

Re: Isn't it about time Reno introduced an electric class

This is a great conversation. Maybe the sport class guys could use some of the new technology that the F1 race car class had to develop for the 2014 season! Imagine a 116hp electric boost to overtake someone!

http://http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hFHmYFlbFn8&feature=youtube_gdata_player

[Reno_Steve]

Re: Isn't it about time Reno introduced an electric class

This is a great conversation. Maybe the sport class guys could use some of the new technology that the F1 race car class had to develop for the 2014 season! Imagine a 116hp electric boost to overtake someone!

http://http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hFHmYFlbFn8&feature=youtube_gdata_player

With Williams helping with the development of the Electro-flight aircraft , we might see other F1 teams join in. Red Bull are an obvious candidate.
Could we see a World Electric Aircraft Championships with races held maybe alongside the F1 car races.

I would be happy to see some timed runs round the Unlimiteds course at Reno each year so we can watch the technology progress.

[Reno_Steve]

Re: Isn't it about time Reno introduced an electric class

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kkDW-na-Q-M&feature=em-subs_digest

Electric aircraft from 9:30

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o0vzsNftnl4

[Reno_Steve]

Re: Isn't it about time Reno introduced an electric class

http://www.gizmag.com/siemens-world-record-electric-motor-aircraft/37048/?utm_source=Gizmag+Subscribers&utm_campaign=efe8f319e4-UA-2235360-4&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_65b67362bd-efe8f319e4-90223594

"Researchers at Siemens have created a new prototype electric motor specifically designed for aircraft that weighs in at just 50 kg (110 lb) and is claimed to produce about 260 kW (348 hp) at just 2,500 RPM. With a quoted power five times greater than any comparable powerplant, the new motor promises enough grunt to get aircraft with take-off weights of up to 1,800 kg (2 ton) off the ground."

[Reno_Steve]

Re: Isn't it about time Reno introduced an electric class

http://www.gizmag.com/airbus-e-fan-2-paris-air-show-2015/38068/?utm_source=Gizmag+Subscribers&utm_campaign=16e8e7730d-UA-2235360-4&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_65b67362bd-16e8e7730d-90223594

Airbus E-Fan 2.0 makes podium appearance at Le Bourget

[Reno_Steve]

Re: Isn't it about time Reno introduced an electric class

This article gives an idea how quick electric bikes are improving at the IOM TT. The current record for ic bikes is 132.701mph. The 2014 races take place at the end of
June.

http://www.iomtt.com/TT-Info/Qualify...-Schedule.aspx

Electric
=========
2009 87.0 mph
2010 96.8 mph
2011 99.6 mph
2012 104.0 mph
2013 109.7 mph
2014 117.366mph
2015 119.279mph
IC engine
===========
1926 70mph
1937 90mph
1953 93.33mph
1957 100mph
1967 108.77mph
1976 112.27mph
1980 115mph
1989 121.34 mph
2013 131.671mph
2014 131.668mph
2015 132.701mph

[Reno_Steve]

Re: Isn't it about time Reno introduced an electric class

http://www.gizmag.com/electric-cars-pikes-peak-winner/38214/?utm_source=Gizmag+Subscribers&utm_campaign=70e7a35929-UA-2235360-4&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_65b67362bd-70e7a35929-90223594

"Electric cars have taken out the top two spots at the 2015 Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, with Rhys Millen's eO PP03 beating Nobuhiro "Monster" Tajima's Tajima Rimac E-Runner Concept_One to become the first ever all-electric winner of the Race to the Clouds"

His time of 9:07.22 is still a lot slower than Frenchman Sebastien Loeb's Peugeot 208 race record time of 8:13.878 set in 2013.

[GeeBeeZ1931]

Re: Isn't it about time Reno introduced an electric class

I think an electric class is a great idea! I doubt they could finish a race. Maybe instead it would be more exhibition oriented and they would only fly a limited number of laps

That was the way the jet class started out and now we're stuck with stinking diesel exhaust fumes and no props for several races. Many if not most of us go to Reno for the BIG piston engines, more speed and props. NOT more classes of planes. As said before many times when those are gone then so are we and likely the Races.

[Reno_Steve]

Re: Isn't it about time Reno introduced an electric class

http://www.gizmag.com/nasa-electric-aircraft-university-design-challenge/38762/?utm_source=Gizmag+Subscribers&utm_campaign=bf6a7a4993-UA-2235360-4&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_65b67362bd-bf6a7a4993-90223594

[1:1 Scale]

Re: Isn't it about time Reno introduced an electric class

I'll bet a fast electric would have a pretty awesome sound to it- certainly better than the jets