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Old 02-26-2006, 07:27 PM
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Hi Guys

Right now i have the stock motor on my Flatana, but I was surfing the internet for brushless motors, and i stumbled upon the Balsa Products website, I found the BP 12, BP 12Y, and BP 21. Will anyone of these (preferrably the BP 12Y, cheapest) work for the Flatana. They have a deal right now, if you buy the motor and speed control, it only is about 45 bucks for both! Good deal if you ask me. I was just wondering if any of them will work for the Flatana and if anyone has used them on this or a similar plane.

Also, should i ditch the landing gear on it? They are kind of flimsy and seem not too well built.
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have you tried the rimfire motor? It has plenty of power for FO's The
himaxx 2208 outrunner could work. it says its for models 5-8 oz
Old 02-27-2006, 01:46 PM
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I have an E-Flight 400 outrunner in mine and it's just right for that plane.
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Problem is that i dont have much money at all so will the ones above work?
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yes...
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will the BP 12Y work well enough to 3d with?
Old 02-27-2006, 07:47 PM
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That motor will do the job and it WILL outlast the plane-I used a axi 2208/34 and 3s lipo-on half power mine would do everything(I only fly outdoors)-full power was only used for verticals and insane punch out-don't get me wrong,the flatana's nice but its designed for flying,1 not so good landing and its bye bye!!-ditch the landing gear and use a prop saver...
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ya my dad uses the rimfire motor, ive flown it, has plenty of power, and i mean plenty

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