Electric motors in .40 size airplane
Hi everyone! I am working on a senior project and was wondering if anyone has ever tried to convert a .40 size glow airplane to an electric. I currently own two glow planes but for this project I would like an electric motor so that I don't have to deal with all the "extras" that come with the glow engine. I am thinking about buying a U.S. AirCore 40 Trainer and installing an electric motor in it.
My problem is that I don't know anything about electric flight. Is this even possible? or do I need a smaller airplane? What I'm really looking for is an electric plane that has a substantial payload, is crash resistant and fairly easy to fly. Does anyone else have a better idea? I like the EPP planes, but they don’t look like they much of a payload.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Matt