ChrisMG

hi,
i currently have a GWS ICS 100 ESC which i was using on my century hummingbird micro heli, to cut a long story short i have had no luck with this micro, and am very interested in the GWS E-Starter (i have previous plane experience) an i am wondering weather the GWS ICS 100 is a suitable speed controller for this application?
the GWS ICS 100 is rated @5 amps continuous and 8 amps max
surley this plane wont draw more than 8 amps??
any help and comments much appreciated

thanx,

Chris

SNoWJackal

depending on what gear set, prop. and battery you use you may or may not be able to use the ESC.
here is a short list of combos for the stock e-starter motor. http://www.balsapr.com/catalog/motor...ductId=T433964
hope that helps

-SNoWJackal

Time Pilot

You don't say what kind of battery you are going to be using.

According the GWS chart I have, the E-Starter will usually pull more than 8 AMPs at full throttle with an 8.4 V battery with the 350C.

ChrisMG

yes i intend to use an 8.4V 600MAH batt

Time Pilot

Too close for comfort for me. With most props you'll be over the limit at full throttle.

Question for those following: If you burn out the esc in flight, will the BEC still provide power to the Rx, or are you simply toast?