Ace simple series AT-6 Texan conversion help
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Ace simple series AT-6 Texan conversion help
Im going to build a Ace simple series AT-6 that I would like to convert to epower. It will have a 35" wing span and weigh in at 20 oz. It calls out for a .049 - .074 glow engine. I would like to go brushless but don't really have the exta money, so I might have to stay with brushed and nihms. Any motor, prop and ics setup info would be greatly appreciated.
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RE: Ace simple series AT-6 Texan conversion help
What's "ics?"
This plane is kind of "in between" when it comes to brushed power system solutions. It's a little big for a Speed 400, and a lot small for a Speed 500.
We're probably talking closer to 24-28 ounces with low-budget electric (i.e. brushed & NiMH). For battery, maybe a 10-cell CBP750 or CBP1100 NiMH from cheapbatterypacks.com. If you want brushed, I think your only choice is going to be a "480" or long-can 400 motor with a 3:1 gearbox and 9x6 prop.
This plane is kind of "in between" when it comes to brushed power system solutions. It's a little big for a Speed 400, and a lot small for a Speed 500.
We're probably talking closer to 24-28 ounces with low-budget electric (i.e. brushed & NiMH). For battery, maybe a 10-cell CBP750 or CBP1100 NiMH from cheapbatterypacks.com. If you want brushed, I think your only choice is going to be a "480" or long-can 400 motor with a 3:1 gearbox and 9x6 prop.
