These self-launching electric gliders are actually getting pretty impressive - the FES (Front Electric Sustainer) systems only weigh about 35kg but can give you enough power to launch and even maintain altitude if you hit sink, making cross-country flights way more accesible without needing a tow plane.
These self-launching electric gliders are actually getting pretty impressive - the FES (Front Electric Sustainer) systems only weigh about 35kg but can give you enough power to launch and even maintain altitude if you hit sink, making cross-country flights way more accesible without needing a tow plane.