heggen

I am building a balsa glider from a 1961 Flying Model article/plans. It is the Nomad designed by Ted Strader which I have enlarged from a 48" to a 64" wingspan. I intend to power it with an electric motor mounted on the pod above the wing. I know little about electric power other than I need a motor and prop, esc and batteries. What I need to know is what kind, size, and where to buy of all of the equipment required. Your help would be appreciated.

Lnewqban

You may get more responses if you post in the electric forums:

http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/forumid_227/tt.htm

Some good info can be read here:

http://homepage.mac.com/kmyersefo/

HighPlains

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A scaled up Nomad sounds like a great idea. Here is a photo of one that was scaled up 50%.

CGRetired

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heggen: Take a look here

http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_10386274/tm.htm

and follow the posts on down to the one describing how to do just what you are trying to do. It gives a basic method of figuring out what combination you will need to get going.

CGr.

heggen

Thanks for pointing me in the right direction in this forest of knowledge. I knew someone out there could shorten the learning curve. It is appreciated very much.
Also, thanks for the picture of the mag cover showing the enlarged Nomad. I liked Straders "design eye" years ago and am still attracted to his work.
I'm off to the electric forum. Thanks.