RE: cost per flight hour vs. glow
Hello,
I did this cost break down 3 years ago , but I don't have the info with me. Yes your right the start up is a bit high but here is a way to think about it.
Battery charger get one bigger than current needs like one for a 10-12 cell pack and grow into it.
Batteries, Ask around who is using what, just be careful, I would not even look at anything with a c rating less than 25 these days.
when doing cost break down on a glow remember
fuel per gallon and break it down per OZ and how much a aircraft tank of fuel cost
Bearing replacement
glow plugs
props
papertowels
cleaner
electric starter, brushes
12v gel cel every 2 years
glow driver
servo repoting or replacment from vibration
electric fuel pump almost every season or so.
spare parts and maintence
Electric
motor no bearing replacement
speed controller
main battery packs you can do a contest on 2 set but 3 better
chargers x2
AC to DC power supply iota high amp out put aprox 125.00 on ebay
no cleaning,
no noise- fly early in the morning before everyone else
not a bunch of stuff to clean and degrease after use
no oil on hands and transmitter
no servo replacement
PLUG and PLAY
well hope some of this helps, and I'm sure I might have missed something.
I have been electric for 3 years and have no plans going back to glow anytime soon
Scott Anderson
Team Castle Creations
Team Tanicpacks.com