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Old 08-04-2003 | 02:16 AM
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Default Noob needs help trimming plane Please.

Jetts,
I really appreciate the time you are taking to answer all my ?'s
When I used to race electric cars, the motors were rated by turns. Motors of different turns could also pull a different amount of amps, depending on timing, and brush setup.
Are electric plane motors similar? I guess I'm scared of getting a "hot" motor that will toast my little esc!

I would like to find a nice bearing motor for my plane, that would be a little more efficient. The plane seems to have plenty of power for me right now, but the motor tends to get hot as ramavan has stated.
On your suggestion, I'm going to add some vents in the fuse, and (using very thin aluminum) bend a small heatsink that will fit the motor can.

I'm attaching a pic of the motor, is this anything like the graupner motor you spoke of? Do plane motors come in different winds?
Thanks again for the help!
Wayne
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