Here is a setup I am thinking to go with the pigi 3d:

PJS1000
Jeti 30 amp brushless esc
3C-1900 maH li-po
HS-81
hitec micro 4channel receiver
APC 11x4.7 prop

I am wanting to do 3D with it. Will I be able to or will the servos and batterie just add to much weight to the airplane? I want at least a hover at 1/2 throttle. If you have any better suggestions for anything besides the plane please give them to me.

Thanks

LeBlanc

Hey Leblanc,

I've flown my pigi for quite some time now.

First, I hope you meant "3S" Lipos and not "3C." A 3C 1900mAh lipo pack won't get very far with the PJS 1000. If it's indeed a 3S pack then as long and the pack can take 25 or so amps, it's fine. For a 1900mAh pack, you'd need a rating of around 13 or 14C. The plane can take larger packs like the TP 4200 3S2P for longer flight times but more weight.

I run an Electron 6 and HS-55's. That's a little different from your set up but what you gain in servo weight, you're making up for in a lighter RX (maybe not exactly, but it's not a bad set-up). The 81's will work fine, but 55's will too and be lighter still.

Try some different props. An APC 12x3.8SF will make the plane really crawl but give tons of thrust. Not a bad way to practice hovering. Watching a bigger plane like the pigi crawl around at low altitude is kinda fun. An APC 12x6E prop (not the slow flyer prop) will give the plane some real punch and still keep the amps maxxing out around 25 (the PJS 1000's max limit).

There have been countless mods done to the pigi. Look for Grag Covey's thread on the Pigi for tons of ideas (just do a search for it). The CF bracing is a must to get the bird to really go. If you don't brace it, don't be shocked to see the tail twist in some maneuvers. That's EPP foam for ya'.

BB

I have no idea what is the C of the batterie that I have. I know that it`s thunder power 1900 3 cells. With that batterie how long is going to be at hovering speeds. And what is the throttle I am going to need to hover with hs-55`s not the hs-81's. And with your prop that you recommended the 12x3.8.

Thanks

LeBlanc

I've just found the c of the batterie. It's 10 (19A) continuous.

Thanks

LeBlanc

I am running the pjs 1000, 11x4.7 prop, thunder power 3s 4200, jeti 30 amp and jr 241 servos. This has awesome power and can hover very well. The 3s 4200 will give you a longer flight time and more power. I can fly for about 12-15 min. on this setup.