Is this a decent ARF?
11-25-2007 | 01:43 PM
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WA
Is this a decent ARF?
BP cessna ep 15
Wing Span: 40.7 in
Wing Area: 260 sq. in.
Fuselage Length: 30 in
Model Weight: 1.45
Configuration: 4 ch. Motor/Aileron/Elevator/Rudder
Engine/Motor: .15
Kits are white body with red trim. (Not the blue as pictured) Features:
High-quality laser-cut balsa and ply with strong lightweight construction
Expertly covered with iron-on film covering and trim
Pre-cut hinge slots
Pre-painted and fuel-proofed fiberglass cowl
Molded clear canopy
Includes aluminum landing gear, wheels, and plastic wheel pants
All hardware and push-rods included
Self-adhesive decals included
Illustrated Instruction Manual
Requires:
2C .15 or 4C .30 Glow Engine or 250-350 Watt Brushless Motor and Speed Control
4-8 channel dual-conversion receiver
3 or 4 micro size servos (4 required for glow power, 3 for electric
I have a 4 channel transmitter and receiver and 3 micro servos. When it says 250-350 watt brushless, what is that in class or KV? I have a TowerPro 2410-08 1260KV Brushless, will that work? Any info on this model is welcome. Thanks everyone.
I uploaded a couple pics, I hope they show up, if not the url to the kit is http://www.bphobbies.com/view.asp?id...B3395102&img=l
11-25-2007 | 04:18 PM
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RE: Is this a decent ARF?
As stated by W8YE this is not a beginners plane. I love small planes but usually fly them on nitro with one exception. Spall planes can be fairly snappy when they stall. Be very carefull selecting your power as a little extra can give you some more chance for recovery. I'm wish I could help you picj out a motor but I know embarassingly little about electric motors. So I would say just go get an OS .15 CV-A and be done with it
11-26-2007 | 05:02 AM
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RE: Is this a decent ARF?
Agree... these planes area dime a dozen at the field i fly at (or use to fly at since i've been engaged). they are small, and unruly. i would say that they are really a good fourth plane because even if you could fly it, you would only be able to fly it on the calmest of days. they get pushed around with the smallest of breezes. many planes this size is designed for a certain "crashiness" in the landings, this plane will break.
if you must go with this plane, make it light, i would suggest going with a folding prop and no landing gear. hand launch and belly land in grass. my two cents.
if you must go with this plane, make it light, i would suggest going with a folding prop and no landing gear. hand launch and belly land in grass. my two cents.
