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Old 12-09-2003 | 12:48 AM
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Glitch
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Default RE: electric conversion

G'Day Matt,
Excuse my complete lack of knowledge re electric flight.
I'm OK with glo models, currently flying a Corsair with Saito 170R3 and Katana, GB-Y etc etc.
Our club field in Brisbane, Australia, is not quite big enough to fly turbine models (although some guys do occasionally) and we are in fairly close proximity to busy roads etc.

The only electric models I've seen are of foam or tissue covered light-weight construction.
I understand powerful brushless motors and hi-tech batteries are now available.
Would you please advise if it would be feasable to build a 'near scale' F-86 or DH Vampire around 60" span with electric ducted fan power capable of flying off closely cut grass with retracts ?

Thank you for your advice.
Bill