DL Cyclone Conversion to EDF
11-24-2008, 11:05 AM
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DL Cyclone Conversion to EDF
Years ago I purchased one of the original DL Aeromodels Cyclone DF kit. It stayed unopened in the garage for several years. I've been working on it off and on for the past 6 years.
With the current advances in batteries and electric motors it was suggested that going the EDF route would be easier than DF and cheaper than a turbine.
I have both a RamTech and a Dynamax fan available. Where can I go to get information on converting a plane this size to EDF. Will the results negate the time and money expended? Is it suitable for EDF conversion? Can I use one of the existing fans? Where can I find help and/or information re motor selection, etc.
Any advise/suggestion is appreciated. My only experience with electrics is limited to my EFlite helicopter. Thanks.
With the current advances in batteries and electric motors it was suggested that going the EDF route would be easier than DF and cheaper than a turbine.
I have both a RamTech and a Dynamax fan available. Where can I go to get information on converting a plane this size to EDF. Will the results negate the time and money expended? Is it suitable for EDF conversion? Can I use one of the existing fans? Where can I find help and/or information re motor selection, etc.
Any advise/suggestion is appreciated. My only experience with electrics is limited to my EFlite helicopter. Thanks.
11-24-2008, 12:18 PM
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RE: DL Cyclone Conversion to EDF
Having built 4 Cyclones over the years, I would say it is a good candidate for EDF. You would be looking at $900-$1000 for the propulsion system. Go to RC Groups under electric flight EDF Jets.
Some building threads:http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=937302
http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showt...ht=BVM+Electra
This info should keep you busy for a while.
Some building threads:http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=937302
http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showt...ht=BVM+Electra
This info should keep you busy for a while.
