Asking for some recommendations
10-12-2014 | 12:13 PM
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Asking for some recommendations
I'm new to the rc thing and i'm building a 40" w/span 3ch glider.Out of foamboard.What i need help with is, motor selection.What size motor should i be looking to use on this glider?Just looking for something slow flying.
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jim
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jim
10-22-2014 | 05:16 AM
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If you want to understand electric power systems this free book will help.
EVERYTHING YOU WANTED TO KNOW ABOUT ELECTRIC POWERED FLIGHT
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_7100376/tm.htm
As a target, estimate the total weight of the glider including everything that will be on it when it flies. Now look for a motor that will provide between 50 and 75 watts per pound of weight.
You probably want to look at an outrunner type brushless motor and brushless ESC. Plan to use lipo type batteries.
It might also be useful to know what the wing loading will be. you need the area of the wing in square feet. Divide the weight in pounds by the wing area in square feet to get wing loading.
EVERYTHING YOU WANTED TO KNOW ABOUT ELECTRIC POWERED FLIGHT
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_7100376/tm.htm
As a target, estimate the total weight of the glider including everything that will be on it when it flies. Now look for a motor that will provide between 50 and 75 watts per pound of weight.
You probably want to look at an outrunner type brushless motor and brushless ESC. Plan to use lipo type batteries.
It might also be useful to know what the wing loading will be. you need the area of the wing in square feet. Divide the weight in pounds by the wing area in square feet to get wing loading.
Last edited by aeajr; 10-22-2014 at 05:18 AM.
