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Old 01-26-2008 | 06:31 PM
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I have a 60 size Dragon Lady that I'm converted to electric. I have the E-Flite 60 motor and would like to know what battery I need and speed controller. I just want to fly around and have fun, no hovering or maneuvers that require a lot of power and skill. The hobby shops around here give a quick answer without asking me what I want to do. They try to tell me what I should do with the plane and talk about getting enough power to hover. One shop said I can't convert my Dragon Lady to electric because he can't find anywhere on the Internet where someone has done it before.


Power 60 Brushless Outrunner Motor, 400 kV

Ideal for 60-size sport and scale airplanes 6- to 10-pounds (2.7-4.5 Kg), 46-size 3D airplanes up to 7-pounds (3.2 Kg), or models requiring up to 1200 watts of power

Wingspan: 66.00 inches
Wing Area: 872.00 sq. inches
Airfoil: Fully Symmetrical
Old 01-26-2008 | 06:36 PM
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I'm using 2 -11.1 3 cell batterys in a Series Li-poly 4200mah/11.1 An 80 amp Speed controll That will get You Flying.
Old 01-26-2008 | 10:15 PM
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Thanks for the reply. I've got some research to do on batteries I guess. I don't quite understand them yet.
Old 01-27-2008 | 03:38 PM
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You could try a 9S1P 2100mAh 16-20C and a 12x4, 12x6 prop. Check the amps, should max out at about 30 on the ground. Expect performance like a good .46, about 850 Watts. Or, 9S1P 3200mAh 20C and push to 45 Amps max, 1200 Watts with a 13x6 or 14x4 Prop. What I like to do is, first time out take a good selection of props, start with a 12x4 and test, go more pitch or bigger until I get to 90% of the rated amps of the ESC or battery which ever is less.

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