Ok I dont know about all these little foamy electric 3D planes, but I want to get into them. Ok on the Shockflyers, it appears that everyone is using a high quality brushless motor. Ill use the example AXI 2208/32. They say that the shockflyers with this motor come out at between 9 and 11 oz. My question is will this same setup work on the new Horizon Hobby E-Flite Ultimate. They claim it comes out at 9 oz. without battery. Lets just pretend it comes out a 14oz. ready to fly. will this setup still have enough power to hover and pull out. Also what are some more motors that have similar specs to the AXI and what speed controller would you recommend. I need to know something tonight if at all possible so I can order something and get it on the way before the Holiday. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

My brother just got an Eflite Tribute. It weighs 10 oz. without battery.
Flies really good on Etec 3s 1200 lipos, weight 3 oz.
His has a Himax 2015/4100 brushless motor and the Himax aluminum gearbox with 6:1 ratio. The combo motor gearbox comes with 3 ratios, 4:1, 5:1 and 6:1. The combo sells for around $66.
Can get the motor separately and use GWS D gearbox if preferred, but the Himax box is nice.
12-6 GWS slowfly prop (has to be drilled out to fit the prop adapter).
Castle Creations Phoenix 10 esc.
Berg Microstamp 4 channel receiver.
Three Hitec HS-55 servos.
I'm pretty sure the same stuff would work as well on the Ultimate.

The only thing I might suggest differently is moving up to the Phoenix 25 ESC, gives you 15 more amps for about $12 more... A lot of these lipo batteries have a burst of over 10 amps. Im not sure if it matters but it gives me a little more peace of mind for a small addded cost.. I use the Berg 6 rx so I can mix spoilerons but if you are going with the ultralight 3 servo setups the Berg 4 is the way to go.
The motor gearbox combo foamaholic mentioned will pull a 15oz plane behind it likes its not even there...

Now, If I could do it all over again I think I would go with the Axi 2212/34. They are so quiet and smooth and provide plenty of power.. Much nicer setup than those on the GWS gearboxs like I have.. But both do a great job..

Mike

Will that setup also work on a shockflyer. Thanks for you quick responses.

Sure if it's under about 16 oz.
It would still work even heavier but vertical performance would suffer.

If you get into the Pheonix 25, consider moving up to a bigger plane. Especially if you plan on mostly outdoor flying. The shocky's are 3mm foam. Kinda flimsy in the breeze. The 36-40" stuff weighs in around 12-14 oz, and is 6mm foam. you just want to get the AXI 2212-26 or 2212-34 (same price as the 2208's)

You'll also have a setup that is more compatable with more planes. Makes transition from one plane to another a bit easier.

There are a ton of kits out there in the larger size. Mine are laser cut and 29.95. at www.3dfoamy.com You can also just scratch bild your own from the plans that are free (on the same site)

Fancy foam also has some, as well as foamy factory.


I like the shocky's but I hear alot of regrets from local guys after they fly some of the bigger stuff and see the difference.

Alright. Let me tell you what I want. It is not a outdoors plane. It may be flown out doors every once in a while, but mostly flying it in a gym or a barn. A 40" plane might be fine, but I was thinking that the smaller shockflyers and the E-Flite planes would be more suitable. Those who have experience, what would you suggest. I mean tell me the plane, the motor, the speed controller and the servos. I need something to play with this winter. we travel around here and I cant carry a glow or gas plane so I was looking for something like a little electric.