[heliflyer147]

Hi, please bear with me, I'm fairly new to electric flight, made the transition over with a couple electric heli's, but now I want to convert an old friend to electric power. It's my dynaflite piece o cake glider, which is currently powered by an .049 cox. I've read you can power it with an 05 electric on 7-8 nimh cells but not sure where to start. I would also prefer to use Lipo's over Nimh batteries. Anyone have any suggestion where to start? motor, battery, ecs, prop?, any help would be appreciated.
thanks
Scott

[Wilfor36]

i found someone who asked that very question back in january here http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1168254 . Looks like theres alot of good info on it there

[Max]

This should power it nicely. Max is 18A.
Adequate power and good effieiciency.
http://www.hobbycity.com/hobbycity/s...idProduct=4856

If you want more, this one has a little more balls pulling 25A:

http://www.hobbycity.com/hobbycity/s...idProduct=4710


In either case, both run better on GWS 8-6 props
http://www.hobbycity.com/hobbycity/s...2mm)_(6pcs/set)

For batteries, your best bet is anywhere from 1000mah 3s to 1700mah 3s Depending on how much weight you can carry. For now I suggest a 1300mah pack, that should run you about 10min/flight

http://www.hobbycity.com/hobbycity/s...idProduct=6308

(and dont forget your battery connectors from the ESC to the battery- the HK batteries come with the XT60 connectors, you will need at least 1 male for the ESC, and another for your charger lead.)

Dont forget to buy some motor/ESC leads, if you dont already have them:

http://www.hobbycity.com/hobbycity/s...p?idProduct=68

[heliflyer147]

Fantastic info, thanks so much for the help!

[Gary Maker]

Sent you a PM.

EDIT: Sorry, I posted this before actually sending the PM. You should have it now for sure!

[philipa_240sx]

Hmmm, seems prop clearance is an issue with this plane according to the RCG thread. The TP2410-08 that was recommended by Max uses a 9 or 10" prop. Be sure you have enough room.

You may wish to look at a higher KV motor:

TP2410-12, works with 8 and 9" props:

http://www.headsuprc.com/servlet/the...lectric/Detail

PowerUp 400 Sport, works with 8" props:

http://www.headsuprc.com/servlet/the...0-Sport/Detail

Or my favorite, the Infinite series from OKHobby. I have several of these motors and highly recommend them.

Infinite A2209-1160, works with 8" props:

http://okhobby.com/product.php?id_product=765

[philipa_240sx]

Personally, I am not a big fan of the TowerPro bell motors, they are cheap but not very well built. Rear bearings have been problematic for me (I went through at least 2 every season), the motor shafts bend far too easily, and the bells are horribly out of round.

My personal pick for motors is the Infinite A2209-1160. I have 5 of them in my fleet from the tiny A1705-1800 up to the A2209-1160. All very strong and smooth running.

The Infinite line of ESC's are decent too. Interesting note: Infinite, Common Sense RC Z-Series, and the now discontinued Hyperion Titan are all the same ESC's, just re-branded!

[stegl]

Originally Posted by philipa_240sx

Personally, I am not a big fan of the TowerPro bell motors, they are cheap but not very well built. Rear bearings have been problematic for me (I went through at least 2 every season), the motor shafts bend far too easily, and the bells are horribly out of round.

My personal pick for motors is the Infinite A2209-1160. I have 5 of them in my fleet from the tiny A1705-1800 up to the A2209-1160. All very strong and smooth running.

The Infinite line of ESC's are decent too. Interesting note: Infinite, Common Sense RC Z-Series, and the now discontinued Hyperion Titan are all the same ESC's, just re-branded!

I use Scorpion from Innov8tive.com out of the US and he will ship USPS First Class ( cheapest) High quality and very efficient motors. From what I have read they have the highest specs out there.

[stegl]

Originally Posted by philipa_240sx

Personally, I am not a big fan of the TowerPro bell motors, they are cheap but not very well built. Rear bearings have been problematic for me (I went through at least 2 every season), the motor shafts bend far too easily, and the bells are horribly out of round.

My personal pick for motors is the Infinite A2209-1160. I have 5 of them in my fleet from the tiny A1705-1800 up to the A2209-1160. All very strong and smooth running.

The Infinite line of ESC's are decent too. Interesting note: Infinite, Common Sense RC Z-Series, and the now discontinued Hyperion Titan are all the same ESC's, just re-branded!

I use Scorpion from Innov8tive.com out of the US and he will ship USPS First Class ( cheapest) High quality and very efficient motors. He is also a wealth of information if you ask for suggestions . Very much into the aftermarket service which is hard to find these days. From what I have read they have the highest specs out there.