I started this year with electrics. Best decision I have made. Hacker C50 14XL, Jeti spin 99
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1) Why the C50 is still so widely used? I would prefer an outrunner, since it is simpler - i.e. no gearbox.
It was advised by Lorenz, my main supplier. I can only say it works very wel as a powerplant, from april till now I have made 150 flights with it. Only drawback is that you have to grease the gearbox after about 50 flights.
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2) Are there any outrunners that are appropriate for pattern flying like the C50? AXI? OXAI Dymaxion? I've seen Plettenbergs, but they are very expensive.
My next plane will be with a Plettenberg. The price of the Plettenberg is 419E, this is less than the price of the YS and should not be a problem.
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3) Will an electric setup yield a heavier plane? Doing a small calculation to me it seems that the two setups are almost equal, considering engine and battery (fuel)
A motor (600gr) controller (100gr) and pack (1200gr) = 1900gr. This is 200-500 gr more than a IC-setup.