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Old 09-02-2005, 10:27 PM
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Default Outrunner or Gearbox...... which one and why........Wildfly 3D

OK, very basic: which one and why?

I just got the Wildfly 3D by Hobby People while it was on sale for $19.99

I am using a E-flite 370 in my GWS Tiger Moth with a 3S/1320 TP pushing a GWS 12/8 prop and it is awsume.

I was told that I should be using a Direct drive Outrunner instead of a Gearbox. WHY ?????

I am going to be using the 3S/1320 TP pack. I know that it is heaver then the 750 but I like the flight times.



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Old 09-02-2005, 11:08 PM
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You don't have to use an outrunner. Many people use ann outrunner because it is less noise and you don't have to worry about stripping gears. I prefer outrunners.
Old 09-03-2005, 12:25 AM
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Default RE: Outrunner or Gearbox...... which one and why........Wildfly 3D

Okay ... it works like this. For me its as follows:

Out runners: fit 'nicer', easier to use, no gears to strip, limited prop range, no bent shafts when you nose over, plug and play!

In runner: more efficient, varied range of prop sizes, gearing allows user to control amp draw etc, can be lighter if correct gearbox is used.

At present I only use Out runners as its convenient and I know what props I want for which plane. Himax motors are nice.

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