Good Morning (in Utah)

Looking at the aluminum flywheel on the Marcotte redrive set me to thinking.

How difficult would it be to implement a flywheel generator, like they're
planning for the new 48V car systems, in our aircraft situations?  Might be
a small weight savings in that approach.

Chris

microcosman.com

Certainly would. Not tough. You need the flywheel weight anyway.

Paul Lamar

Mark Steitle wrote:

There is a device called a stator, a starter and alternator combined in one compact unit.  I think stators were used on some motorcycles (possibly GoldWing, and others).  If the stator could handle the starting requirements for a rotary it could also save the weight of a regular starter and solve the mounting concerns to boot.   Problem is these things are very pricey.  Is anyone aware of an automotive application of the stator?  Has anyone researched this and is willing to share their findings?

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