Thanks to everyone for all your comments - sounds very much like I need
to
get the build close to finished and then assess my CG before I can
decide
both on battery location and weight requirements - and then see if the
charger issue has been overcome with this battery type.
RCC
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From: owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of
pjlevi@gmail.com
Sent: 11 May 2011 23:31
Subject: Re: Europa-List: Racing Battery Lithium
I actually bought one of these batteries from Skydrive in UK at =A3199.
It is
indeed very small and weighs 1 kg.
I have a Europa monowheel classic and, like you, was thinking of the
weight
saving compared to the standard battery. However, when I discussed it
with
Pete Jefferies he worked out the amended weight and balance and
discovered
that the moment was such that the 3 or 4 kg. weight saving altered the
balance to such an extent that it would have effectively restricted the
a/c
to a single seater! He said it would never get LAA approval for
installation
in my Europa, so I still have it unused and left the old battery in
place.
So, I advise you to check the weight & balance before buying it!
Philip Levi
G-BWWB
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