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RCM .049 scooter conversion - 7/5/2011 3:13 AM   
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Status: offline 		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



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RE: RCM .049 scooter conversion - 7/13/2011 4:11 AM   
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RE: RCM .049 scooter conversion - 7/16/2011 4:13 AM   
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Status: offline 		@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.

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RE: RCM .049 scooter conversion - 7/18/2011 3:31 PM   
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Status: offline 		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.

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RE: RCM .049 scooter conversion - 8/9/2011 3:24 PM   
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Status: offline 		Any more news on this project? It looks like it would be a nice flying machine with room for a camera as well. Keep us posted!

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RE: RCM .049 scooter conversion - 8/9/2011 5:30 PM   
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Status: offline 		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 - 8/9/2011 6:06 PM   
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Status: offline 		Sorry to hear it didn't work out. Regardless how it turned out, it's always a learning opportunity. Thanks for the update and the pics!

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RE: RCM .049 scooter conversion - 8/14/2012 9:11 AM   
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Status: offline 		My SCOOTER project>> http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showpost.php?p=22440907&postcount=1


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