Re: Electric for large Planes

> >I plan to start a 1/4 scale Stearman (Boeing Kadet) this Fall or Winter.

> >I
> > intend to model the plane flown by Johnny Vasey in the 1949 National
> > Acrobatic Champion****ps. I will use the Barron plans for the basic 
> > plane.
>
> > My question is the practicality of using electric power for this 
> > airplane.
> > To
> > make it even more complicated as I live at 9,750 feet (2972 meters) 
> > which
> > requires significantly more power.
>
> > Is there a conversion formula for Electric Versus Gas? How about 
> > relative
> > expense? Certainly not having to clean up the plane after flights is a
> > plus,
> > but a negative is the time to recharge batteries.
>
> > Any thoughts?
>
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Vision shows a Great Planes Stearman with link to video here
http://www.visionhobbies.com/1422172.html

A Stearman with an electric whine! What is this world coming to?

Harlan