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Old 12-04-2006 | 08:58 PM
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Default RE: First rc electric plane

If you don't mind spending the bucks, you can convert most any good .40 size trainer to electric. This will require about 400 to 600 watts of power, meaning a 4000 mAh 4-s lipo battery. E-flite/Hangar 9 makes a few designed for electric ARFs that don't give electrics a bad name and fly on 2100 mAh 3-s lipos.
The Sig LT-25 can be converted to electric and needs less power than most .40 size planes. http://www.modelairplanenews.com/reviews/kadet.asp
I recommend converting a good plane to electric over buying some ready to fly toy, that way you have an electric plane that isn't junk.