Originally Posted by
vintageshack
I am definitely going with an electric brushless motor, but I'm not sure what one yet.. Any suggestions for a good motor to use with a 10 inch prop?
Look:
http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=830269
Using this formula for a variety of common glow motor sizes gives the following results:
.049 or .051 = 100 watts
0.10 = 200 watts
0.15 = 300 watts
0.25 = 500 watts
0.32 = 640 watts
0.40 = 800 watts
0.45 = 900 watts
0.51 = 1020 watts
0.61 = 1220 watts
0.75 = 1500 watts
0.91 = 1820 watts
idea to discuss what would be the most appropriate
This site has several indications:
http://www.headsuphobby.com/Motors-By-Watts_c360.htm
http://www.headsuphobby.com/Power-Up...otor-E-590.htm
http://www.headsuphobby.com/Emax-BL2...otor-F-292.htm