RE: F86 EDF to Glow - Help Please
Well that's good to hear that it will fly given the conditions I listed - I don't necessarily need huge vertical performance either but I will take your advice on the props. Now that you've given me the confidence, I am going to go ahead with the build. Thanks very much! Darryl
Posted on: 3/1/2012 2:15 PM by Author "govette" in the forum "Electrics to Glow Conversions"
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RE: F86 EDF to Glow - Help Please
Hi Guys and thanks for the input - I am unable to easily upload a pic but its basically a tube with wings - span is 33" (280 sq in) and as the plane is still in kit form, I have weighed all components including engine, mount and muffler, prop, tank, 5 mini servos, battery and all kit parts. This comes to approx 22 ounces - of course things like covering, paint and wiring has not been factored in. I was only going to build and retrofit the kit if the engine was able to do the job. The engine manual says an 8x4, 5 prop is what should be used. So even if I figure 1 1/2 lbs, do you think I should be good to go? Thanks again Darryl
Posted on: 3/1/2012 7:28 AM by Author "govette" in the forum "Electrics to Glow Conversions"
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RE: F86 EDF to Glow - Help Please
yes, regular prop mounted on the front, engine probably upright.
Posted on: 2/29/2012 2:10 PM by Author "govette" in the forum "Electrics to Glow Conversions"
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F86 EDF to Glow - Help Please
Hi Guys - as stated, I want to convert this 480 WeMoTec powered jet, to glow - I am hoping a 0.15 OS Max will do the job if i build it light - it has a 'glass fuse and sheeted foam wings, no gear as it will be bungee launched. For the .15 engine, what max RTF weight should i shoot for? Thanks in advance for your help.
Posted on: 2/29/2012 6:59 AM by Author "govette" in the forum "Electrics to Glow Conversions"
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