RCM .049 scooter conversion
07-04-2011, 06:13 PM
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RCM .049 scooter conversion
I have an old print of the original RCM scooter by Dick Tichenor and want to build using electric. All I can tell you in the span is 42 inches and wing area is 240 sq inches. Don't know total weight. I have attached a picture of the plans. Hope somebody can give me some advice. Thanks
07-15-2011, 07:13 PM
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RE: RCM .049 scooter conversion
@culver - thanks... modified the wing to include ailerons for better flying characteristics. how long might flight time be. plan to cruise at half throttle if I can. should still give a good glide ratio. what should I keep the maximum weight to.
07-18-2011, 06:31 AM
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Because of the tail boom, you will probably need to limit the prop diameter to 6 or 7" (check the plans). You will need to do some homework to pick the right motor. Some of the park flyers motors are designed to swing a bigger prop, but you can run a higher pitch and smaller diameter prop also.
08-09-2011, 08:30 AM
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RE: RCM .049 scooter conversion
Project was abandoned due to weight of aircraft being excessive. Even a 480 motor swinging a 7 inch prop could not get it off the ground. Don't know what can be done to eliminate a lot of weight. Here is a pic of the completed plane.
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RE: RCM .049 scooter conversion
My SCOOTER project>> http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showp...07&postcount=1
