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Old 06-07-2006 | 01:38 PM
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Randyfaz
 
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Default Help in finding the correct motor choice

All,

I am a newbie to E-Flight. I have acquired a model of a P-51 that I purchased at a swap meet. The plane had a small 2-4 oz fuel tank and a small engine mount. Looks like about a .19 size. The fuselage is 27 inches and the wing is 35 inches.
I don’t know the weight but it’s pretty light, Balsa and monokote type covering.

It has elevator and aileron controls. I would like to go electric but have NO idea what size motor to start with. I’m an experience pilot so I can handle some speed.
I would also like to use an ESC? and LIPO’s.

Can you guys suggest a good starting point? Web sites to look at motors, maybe a package deal. Is there some kind of chart as a guide?
I’ve done some searching here but to be honest theres soooo much to sift through.

Thanks