setting up for electic
12-26-2008 | 05:39 PM
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setting up for electic
I've recieved a Hobbico 40 trainer for Xmas. Is it possible to set it up with a electric brushless motor instead of a .46 o.s.? An if it is possible, what would be a the best size motor and type. And what type and size batteries would i need for the electric motor. thanx
12-26-2008 | 06:23 PM
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RE: setting up for electic
Yes you can do as you wish and replace the glow with the electric setup.
If I may ask, why do you want to do this?
It will be considerably more expensive than your glow setup, as you are just getting into planes.
You'll need to invest in several things ( Like battery packs, watt meters, LiPo chargers ) which will load up your initial expenses.
As it stands right now, a chicken stick, a hand held fuel pump and an ignitor are a relatively small expense, compared with the cost of a couple of sets of batteries alone.
If you can avoid the switch keep the plane as is, then start gathering what you will need for your next electric plane.
If I may ask, why do you want to do this?
It will be considerably more expensive than your glow setup, as you are just getting into planes.
You'll need to invest in several things ( Like battery packs, watt meters, LiPo chargers ) which will load up your initial expenses.
As it stands right now, a chicken stick, a hand held fuel pump and an ignitor are a relatively small expense, compared with the cost of a couple of sets of batteries alone.
If you can avoid the switch keep the plane as is, then start gathering what you will need for your next electric plane.
