I am hoping to get a new kit (not for X-mas []) but out of my tax refunds [sm=greedy.gif][sm=greedy.gif]. I am planning on converting a model (maybe something like a PT-25 or something similiar) to a electric-power, I will have a thread on it of course.

I already have a question: using the model mentioned here as an example, what power electric engine would be a good companion for a .25 size kit?

Can basically all kits be converted to electric? What trainer would you recommend to be a good electric-convertion kit?

Is there a convertion chart to determine what electric power replaces a gas engine? What power electric would I get to convert a .15? A .20 - .25? And how bout a .30 -.40?

All opinions and suggestions welcome.

Thank you and very merry Christmas and a happy and safe New Year!!!

Tiger

Head over to our sister site at http://www.wattflyer.com/forums/

There is a whole section on doing exactly what you are asking. It's owned by the same people that own RCU

Any idea where that link is to that article? Could someone post the link here so I can go directly to it? Is there an article (thread) to help me in this site as well?

Check on E-Zone http://www.ezonemag.com/ They have a forum there on conversions from gas/glow to electric. If you don't find your model listed, ask.

Some things they will probably want to know are:

Flying experience
Building experience
Will you be using LIPO batteries ?
Do you want to use a brushed or brushless motor (Brushless is SUBTANTIALLY better )
What type of performance do you want ?
How much do you want to spend ?

Just go to the link I listed and look in the forum list for gas electric conversions. There is probably not one for your plane but you can ask. There is tons of knowledge there

anything can be converted....

and that is not Gas!


that is glow...

gas and glow are two VERY different things

exeter,

I am aware the two are different. If he checks out the thread I suggested he'll get all the info he needs and if he does need more all he has to do is ask