The new electric Silent 2 launching for the first time from a grass surface on a calm day. Note the fence movement from the propeller blast. Alisport has recently announced the version will be named the “Electro” and that the Silent 2 Targa with its retractable gear and variable incidence stabilizer will be available with this…
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Maiden Flight of Silent 2 with Nose-Mounted Propulsion System
by Bill Elliott •
Alisport Srl of Italy recently completed the first flight of a Silent 2 fitted with an electric propulsion system installed in collaboration with LZ Design. The system, based on the FES (Front Electric Sustainer), is capable of self-launching the Silent. Video footage posted on the Vimeo website shows the Silent 2 lifting off on its…
