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first time spad - 3/16/2008 10:27:48 AM   
hunterinnz


 

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Status: offline 		Hi i am looking to make a simply electric spad trainer . Any one got any plans ?

I would prefer a 2 channel plan but a 3 channel is cool as well

thanks
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RE: first time spad - 3/16/2008 1:09:54 PM   
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Status: offline 		I don't know much about electric power systems, but there are a couple of .25 size trainer options that you could build and convert to electric. I'm sure someone could advise you on the proper powerplant to use.

Spadtothebone.com has plans for a .25 size BUHOR with a dihedral wing, which is probably the easiest way to go.

I have a downsized Debonair that has .25LA on it. I am planning on maidening it today, and I'll let you know if it's got enough power.

Good luck.



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RE: first time spad - 3/16/2008 4:02:15 PM   
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Status: offline 		welcome, just wondering why you want a 2 channel?

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RE: first time spad - 3/16/2008 8:54:45 PM   
hunterinnz


 

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Status: offline 		cause i am a cheap skate....he he he ......i have alot of 2 channel stuff lying around

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RE: first time spad - 3/16/2008 9:45:09 PM   
mclina


 

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Status: offline 		By two channel stuff, are you talking about cars? Very few planes have two channel radios.

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RE: first time spad - 3/16/2008 9:51:53 PM   
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Status: offline 		yip alot of 2channel stuff , ok i guess i am going to have to go for a 3 channel easy to make electric spad trainer . Any one got plans

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RE: first time spad - 3/17/2008 5:17:43 AM   
draftman1


 

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Status: offline 		go 4 channel, it isnt easier to learn 3 then 4, learn all 4, you will like it better

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RE: first time spad - 3/17/2008 9:33:27 AM   
hunterinnz


 

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Status: offline 		ok........ any one got a 4 channel trainer spad ( electric)

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RE: first time spad - 3/18/2008 11:12:42 AM   
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Status: offline 		You want Fan Fold plans for electric or coroplast? The sky is the limit. Need to know what you really want before anyone can send you down the right path. Any of the smaler spads can be made electric. You just have too buy the right radio and engine gear to support the weight.

You could try www.spadtothebone.com for plans or try www.spadworld.net. Both are great places for plans along with this sight.

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RE: first time spad - 3/18/2008 3:28:43 PM   
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Status: offline 		here my electric spad, a dogfighter version mod to electric.

http://www.freewebs.com/dandurand/

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RE: first time spad - 3/18/2008 9:03:47 PM   
hunterinnz


 

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Status: offline 		just want some one to tell me which is the easiest to make and what type of electrics i need to buy as i dont have a clue

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RE: first time spad - 3/18/2008 10:36:25 PM   
tubeman


 

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Status: offline 		the most easier to make is the mini pizzabox not the easiest to fly but... : go to and search the plan ...

http://www.spadtothebone.com/freeplans.htm

-3 cell lipo at 1300 mah.
-three channel
-emax bl2215/20
-10x6 gws propeller, with motor bl2215/20 develop around 2.65 lb of thrust, can check out if you want.
-two towerpro sg90 servo.

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RE: first time spad - 3/19/2008 3:05:46 AM   
hunterinnz


 

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Status: offline 		that looks great , but i am looking fo something easy to fly as well , SPAD Debonair looks like the one for me would it be posible to make it electric..........if so how????

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RE: first time spad - 3/19/2008 3:31:22 AM   
mclina


 

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Status: offline 		My .25 size Debonair flies great. I bet it would fly just as well with the electric systems that Tubeman has in his Dogfighter and Pizza Box.

Just build the Debonair per the plans, but scale it down to a 48" wingspan and 36" fuselage.

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RE: first time spad - 3/19/2008 3:36:37 AM   
hunterinnz


 

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Status: offline 		how much is a . 25 engine cost

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RE: first time spad - 3/19/2008 3:43:08 AM   
mclina


 

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ORIGINAL: hunterinnz

how much is a . 25 engine cost



The OS .25LA that I have on my mini-Deb costs about $65US. It is a lot cheaper than a comparable electric system.

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