Will this work?
02-09-2004 | 12:25 AM
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Will this work?
Hi Guys,
I'm converting an old gas trainer (a beater) to electric. I'm using a Speed 400 motor, geared to a 9x6 prop with a NiMh 1100 battery. The total weight is 35 oz. Will the motor pull this plane?
I going for a slow trainer.
Any ideas here?
Thanks.
Beeza
I'm converting an old gas trainer (a beater) to electric. I'm using a Speed 400 motor, geared to a 9x6 prop with a NiMh 1100 battery. The total weight is 35 oz. Will the motor pull this plane?
I going for a slow trainer.
Any ideas here?
Thanks.
Beeza
02-09-2004 | 07:33 AM
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RE: Will this work?
I'd have to say no. My own personal rule of thumb for how much weight a Speed 400 can effectively power, regardless of plane type, cell count, or gearing, is 25oz.
You might be able to get away with a Speed 480 on 10 cells. This will give you about 50% more power with minimal weight gain.
You might be able to get away with a Speed 480 on 10 cells. This will give you about 50% more power with minimal weight gain.
