new to electric
 

Hello guys! I have a USA super Cub 12 foot wingspan weight 22 lbs less motor and batteries. flies slow and easyto control. I have been flying gas for years but want to switch to electric . Can anynoe give any help to motor size and controler.Brand of motor that is the most reliable. I'm 77 y/o but still a kid. Thanks for ay suggestions.[8D]

RE: new to electric
 

It will be quite expensive. Here is what you will need. Info gotten from Hobby-Lobby, this is the same equipment that was used to convert a 12foot Telemaster http://www.hobby-lobby.com/telemaster12.htm

PM533024 AXI 5330/24 Brushless Outrunner Motor ..... $ 209.90 http://www.hobby-lobby.com/brushless-axi5330.htm
These motors are extremely reliable IMO

JESAP90PW Jeti Advance PLUS 90 Amp Brushless Controller with Program Card ..... $ 182.00 http://www.hobby-lobby.com/jetiblue.htm

Four -- B3600N8 8 Cell 3600 mAh NiMH Packs @ $ 79.90 ea http://www.hobby-lobby.com/hydride.htm

Three -- SER003 Powerpole Connectors @ $ 3.00 ea

GR6412 Graupner Ultramat 12 Automatic Charger http://www.hobby-lobby.com/chargers.htm or similar ..... $ 99.90

PE20011E APC 20x11 Electric Flight Prop ..... $ 16.80

Approximate total around $837.20 plus shipping

You may be able to find cheaper components if you look around some.

RE: new to electric
 

If you want a really good motor the Actro 60-140 would have been my choice, no doubt: http://www.actro.de/de/inhalt/actro-60.htm The best ESC for this is propably Jeti adv 90.

The Actro motors are in the upper class, runs cool and you should be able to swing a 28-30" propeller with ease.

Battery: 2x FP EVO25 5S5000 in serie.

As tigerdude say: expensive. But nice gadgets.

Soon 50 myself, but have never thought of not being a kid ;) Flown for 31 years, and it still is a good hobby.