Gypsy56

I know you old sparkies get tired of answering questions, but please humor me. I've been flying RC since about 1975, so I am very familiar with the hobby, but not electrics.
I believe electrics are the wave of the future so I guess it's time I jump on board and try to figure all of this stuff out.
Here's my question. I decided to use a Kadet Seniorita, but most of the guys on various chatrooms say to convert it to a taildragger and add ailerons. Why?
I prefer the lighter weight and less complex build of the standard kit. Is there something I don't know here? I'm looking to build a kinda giant electric glider.
You know, power up and then shut down and hunt for thermals then get back on the power if I need to. I've noticed that the LT-25 Kadet is already kitted as a taildragger
with ailerons, but it is also heavier. Any ideas? Would there be any problems with building the Seniorita as intended and converting to electric.

Thanks:
David

Greg Covey

Hi David,

The Sig Kadet Seniorita is a basic trainer design that many people find easy to modify for added capability. It doesn't mean that you have to make any other changes than converting it to clean and quiet electric power.

You can find an example electric conversion scheme [link=http://www.hobby-lobby.com/g2e-sigkadetsnrita.htm]here[/link].

Good luck and welcome to the Electric Aircraft Universe of RCU!

normgoyer

Hi Greg, just finished up a conversion of the great BH T-28 to electric with A123 M1 cells. Flies great. Norm

Greg Covey

Hi Norm,

I'll bet it looks great! Don't be a tease...start your own thread and show us some photos.

Regards.