| Weight | Glide (LD) | Speed | Altitude | Time | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pilot and wing | |||||
| Metric |
| Theoretical energy | kwh | |
|---|---|---|
| Newtons |
Step 2: Adjust required energy based on component efficiency.
| Prop | Motor | Batteries | All else | 1-(1/glide) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Efficiency reduction (%) |
| System efficiency | % | |
|---|---|---|
| Adjusted energy | kwh | |
| Power rate based on fpm climb | kw battery draw |
Step 3: At the calculated power draw, determine flight time based on battery choice.
| System volts | mAh Capacity | Number | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battery |
| Available watts | watts | |
|---|---|---|
| Projected flight time | minutes |