A/C in LSA?

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Jack Tyler wrote:And 45 amp draw, requiring it's own alternator (!) - wonder what portion of the available hp would be needed for that.
Multiply 45 by 12, get 540 Watts. Ron said that about 1.7 hp is used up, presumably due to inefficiencies in the alternator. Considering that driving a compressor directly usually takes 6 hp on a compact car, this is amazingly efficient. You bet I can spare 1.7 hp to make wife happier. Also, the system is off for takeoff and landing, for safety reasons. As I understand, there is no clutch, however. Depending on the way alternator is driven, there may be a belt, for a something like 0.005 hp parasitic loss.
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