GP Reactor - which power source?
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I'm not too familiar with electric set-ups, I just got a Reactor by Great Planes. I have a Magnum 70 4-stroke that I could put in it with maybe something around a 15x6 prop? I imagine for the best 3d performance an electric setup is best but I don't know much about any of it. Would a Magnum 70 be plenty or should I look into electric? If electric, what do I need to look towards as far as motors and ESCs?
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I would think the Magnum 70 would work just fine but the 15x6 would be too much prop, more like a 14 inch prop or even 13. On the Saito's I've found that the 13x4 works great on the 72 and the 14x4 on the 82.
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The 13x3 seems low pitch, is it an APC? Have you tried other sizes? How well does it pull out of a hover? I would have thought a 13x3 would wind the magnum out too high. I was thinkin of a 14x5 maybe. Also, what servos did you go with?
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I have a reactor with the magnum ,70 and the 13x3 is a perfect prop! The plane is a machine!!!!! If you cant tell I LOVE it!
I have a reactor with the magnum ,70 and the 13x3 is a perfect prop! The plane is a machine!!!!! If you cant tell I LOVE it!
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I only have a handfull of flights on mine. (still try to work the bugs out with the engine and other stuff) but it seems to do pretty good at KE. I didn't find any tendencies to couple. I'll check it more on Monday.



