Randall Fishman brought his ElectraFlyer ULS motorglider to EAA AirVenture last summer and made a follow-up visit to Sun ‘n Fun in Lakeland, Florida, earlier this month. In the time between, he has logged some 30 hours of flight time on the airplane, and many of the performance numbers have more real-world backdrop.
For example, he now reports a minimum sink rate of 236 feet per minute and a glide ratio of approximately 20:1. The ElectraFlyer can operate under power for as long as two hours with its largest battery pack (there are three available). Normal cruise speed is around 60 knots, according to the company website. Fishman reports flights as long as five hours that combine powered flight with soaring conditions.
