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Old 06-07-2004 | 08:20 PM
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From: St. Peters, MO,
Default RE: Park Flyer?

You cannot use standard servos.

The wind will be a problem. A Zagi may be best suited for the wind.

Try going to Mountainmodels.com and watch the videos. You do not need a trainer so I would recommend the Flashback or the Miniflash or the Switchback or the Tantrum for 3D. I just bought the Miniflash. These planes are well designed, easy to build and light enough you can fly them without brushless motors, and without lithium batteries.

Power system design is way harder in the electric side:
Use 8 cell, KAN batteries if you do not go Lithium Ion.
Research Lithium before you decide to buy because of the safety hazards.
Use a high geared motor setup, I use the GWS "D" gears. (EPS350C-D)
Use a big prop (11 or 12 inches)
Use a 20 amp esc like a Pixie 20P.

I just bought a glow fuel plane to better cope with the wind, but my electric Dandy GT is a lot of fun to fly. You can bring it in so much closer.

In my town it isn't all that easy to find an empty park - so much sports going on constantly.

Good Luck!