bkdavy

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At my last club meeting I became the proud owner of an Ikarus Extra 330 profile foamie. All my flying has been nitro or thermal flying. I thought this might be a fun plane to take out an throw around to learn some 3D before I start making toothpicks.

Anyway, since I'm clueless on electric performance, I went to the Great Planes website and used their set up assistant to try to figure out what I need or want. Based on a projected weight of 230g (about 8 ounces) (from the Ikarus specs), Great Planes recommended the following setup:

Best Combination
Performance 3D Flyer / High Performance
Motor 28-22-1380 / GPMG4505 (Rim-Fire)
Propeller 10x3.8 in., Slow Fly
Battery 640 mAh, 7.4v
ESC SS-12 / GPMM1810
ESC Motor Adapter Not Required
Current Draw 9 amps
Approximate Speed 19 mph
Approximate Thrust 20.2 oz.
Weight of Power System 2.89 oz.
Approximate Flight Time at Full Throttle 4 minutes
Watts per Pound 133.17

Based on greater expertise, will this combination provide me with decent beginning 3D performance? If I add an ounce of weight I can go with a longer battery life, or even go with the 11.1v.

Any advice is welcome.

Thanks,
Brad

Fisher

bkdavy,

You probably want to post your question over on the 3D Electric Flying Forum.

What you have laid out there looks fine but I am sure you can get less expensive components elsewhere.