100KM

X8 distance/endurance records

Hi all,

Reading that the X8 cruises at 10-12A (3S) with a speed of 60km/h and also reading that some have succesfully put 20Ah worth of batteries in her, she should be able to break the 100km endurance mark.  Anyone who has actually succeeded in that ? (or tried and failed?)

I'm looking for confirmation that the X8 can cover 100km in one flight (autopiloted).

Thx !

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  • 100KM

    So I guess nobody has actually done it yet ?  The 1.5 hour flight only logged 75km.

    Examples of e-gliders that can reach this goal without depending on thermals are also welcome.

  • It shouldn't be a problem, there's been a few flights around 1.5 hours, including this one:

    1:25 flight

    With a little weather/flight planning and a good 3s setup, 100k should be attainable. If you're going for ultra endurance, there's a lot of great e-gliders that will have a better chance of getting those results.

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