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Old 05-02-2014, 04:07 AM
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Originally Posted by Jetdesign
Hitec sais 12lbs is the limit for Karbonite gears for non-gas applications. I have a 30cc plane that will be electric powered and should weigh just under 12lbs. My plan is to use Karbonite as that's what I have laying around, but I guess I'm nervous about it.
You fall within their specs. I wouldn't worry.

Electric motors don't put out the vibrations of a 30cc gasser.