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Old 12-09-2011, 06:21 PM
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Default RE: giving electric a go

Here are the specs:
Carbon-Z Yak 54 BNF
Specifications:
Type: Airplanes
Wingspan: 48.0 in (1220mm)
Overall Length: 48.5 in (1230mm)
Flying Weight: 3.75-3.80 lbs (1.70-1.73kg)
Motor Size: 25-size 1,000Kv Brushless Outrunner (included)
Prop Size: 12 x 5.25 (305 x 133mm) (included)
Wing Area: 525 sq in (34.0 sq dm)
Wing Loading: 16.2 oz/sq foot (50.14 grams/sq dm)
Recommended Environment: Outdoor
Speed Control: 60-Amp Pro Switch-Mode BEC Brushless (included)
Battery: 2,800mAh 4S 14.8V LiPo (included)
Approximate Flying Duration: 5 minutes

I would need a 5600mAh capacity battery to increase flight time to 10 minutes?
Yikes!!