Outrunner or Inrunner?
 

Hi, I am planning on moving to a 2m electric plane and thought you guys would know what is the best choice. Inrunner or Outrunner? I am between the Hacker C50 14xl and the A60 22s. I have been comparing these two and the inrunner is a lot lighter but much more expensive the outrunner is about 7 ounces heavier but almost half the price. I also like the fact that the outrunner is much more quiet. But I am just a beginner in big electric planes and don't know the best choice.




Thanks for any response,,



Gabriel

RE: Outrunner or Inrunner?
 

I've been flying the 14xl's for 3 years. Not the comp model, so can't speak to that one, but the regular acro's are a pain. Unless you have fairly easy access to repair facilities, I'd stay away from them. Rotors are the main problem, I've had them last from 80 flights to 180 flights. They'll start drawing huge amounts of amps if not caught, so you have to keep a close eye on the amp draw or you'll end up smoking your esc, even the 90 amp models. I'm in the process of switching over to the outrunners, they seem to be less worrisome.

Haven't flown the 22s, but put about 50 flights on the 20s. Nice motor and ran great with a 19x10 prop, but wasn't quite what I wanted, a light plane will help. The A60's you can only front mount, you'll need a mount or a strong nose section. The 22s should be able to swing a larger prop, might be worth checking out, though I've never seen one fly.

RE: Outrunner or Inrunner?
 

I have probably 50 flights on the A60 20S. You must support the back of the motor or else bad things will happen. The mounting method is the old bad thing about this motor. The Hacker alum "erector set" mount is too heavy - about 7oz, so the only way to mount these are to nose ring mount it and make up an "X" shaped bracket with a bearing in the middle to support the rear. Without this rear support the nose will get torn off. Several of us can give you first hand experiences with crashed planes. But this is a very strong motor and a good choice for an outrunner.

RE: Outrunner or Inrunner?
 

Thanks for the reply. Fo you have any pics of the support that has to be done?? I am planning on using this motor with the Sebart Funtana S140.


Thanks