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Old 08-06-2017, 06:15 PM
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I am looking for some type of chart as to what size motor to use for the specific weight of an airplane. Anyone know of a quick guide?
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Old 08-09-2017, 02:09 PM
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No chart I know of. Best guess is 150 watts a pound. If it is a trainer, 100 watts a pound, 3D flipty flopper, 200 watts a pound.

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Old 08-09-2017, 06:34 PM
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Thanks, I have a foam flipty flopper and I was guessing at 150 watts.
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