WCP family getting back to RC aircraft
Posted: Wed Jun 08, 2022 1:12 pm
A long time ago i used to fly alot of RC aircraft, one thing or another got in the way.
But i showed the kids recently some of my aircraft and they were amazed, so we dug them out of the dirty garage where they were gathering dust and bird poo.
The kids really enjoyed cleaning them up and making them shiny again.
All the aircraft are going to need recommissioning and replacement parts or upgrades and repairs.
But at the time i thought, we could convert a nitro trainer into a brushless trainer and let the kids learn to fly with it on my buddy lead setup
Used an OS Max 40 previously, but i remember the way it used to fly and really a 38mds or 32 would have flown it quite well.
I think, but could be wrong, the prop used to be 10x6 or 10x8.
To convert it, i have had to guess a fair bit, but a starting point is weight of the original motor. I think is was circa 140g. The fuel tank is 300 or 400ml. So the battery will be lighter than fuel tank with fuel, the brushless i have chosen so far says 120g, so similar. But some ballast may be required, maybe an extra tx battery will help balance it up.
I am going to try and design my own motor mount and 3dprint it. I may also decide to make a faux looking radial style engine for it for cosmetic purposed just because why not haha.
Once i have the parts i will weigh the complete aircraft and see how it goes.
The motor chosen is a 950kV which can run 2-4s lipo.
On 3s lipo with 10x6 prop it says 380watts capable of pulling 1.6kg. I think it may be over powered, but can always trim it back. If it struggles, i can always move to 4s lipo and swing a bigger pitch prop.
The esc i have chosen is 80A, which i calculate to be twice the amount of what the motor can pull, so a reasonable level of safety. With cheap components i always like to go over board just in case they are not quite up to what they say they are!
For training i will use my 35mhz training buddy setup, but i will move it to my flysky 2.4ghz at somepoint, or may test it on that system.
The Eagle is being converted to electric for a low cost trainer
Some more RC aircraft to be pictured and shared in future
Reckon for £50 i can get it air worthy and flying, fingers crossed
Now where did i put the under carriage..............
But i showed the kids recently some of my aircraft and they were amazed, so we dug them out of the dirty garage where they were gathering dust and bird poo.
The kids really enjoyed cleaning them up and making them shiny again.
All the aircraft are going to need recommissioning and replacement parts or upgrades and repairs.
But at the time i thought, we could convert a nitro trainer into a brushless trainer and let the kids learn to fly with it on my buddy lead setup
Used an OS Max 40 previously, but i remember the way it used to fly and really a 38mds or 32 would have flown it quite well.
I think, but could be wrong, the prop used to be 10x6 or 10x8.
To convert it, i have had to guess a fair bit, but a starting point is weight of the original motor. I think is was circa 140g. The fuel tank is 300 or 400ml. So the battery will be lighter than fuel tank with fuel, the brushless i have chosen so far says 120g, so similar. But some ballast may be required, maybe an extra tx battery will help balance it up.
I am going to try and design my own motor mount and 3dprint it. I may also decide to make a faux looking radial style engine for it for cosmetic purposed just because why not haha.
Once i have the parts i will weigh the complete aircraft and see how it goes.
The motor chosen is a 950kV which can run 2-4s lipo.
On 3s lipo with 10x6 prop it says 380watts capable of pulling 1.6kg. I think it may be over powered, but can always trim it back. If it struggles, i can always move to 4s lipo and swing a bigger pitch prop.
The esc i have chosen is 80A, which i calculate to be twice the amount of what the motor can pull, so a reasonable level of safety. With cheap components i always like to go over board just in case they are not quite up to what they say they are!
For training i will use my 35mhz training buddy setup, but i will move it to my flysky 2.4ghz at somepoint, or may test it on that system.
The Eagle is being converted to electric for a low cost trainer
Some more RC aircraft to be pictured and shared in future
Reckon for £50 i can get it air worthy and flying, fingers crossed
Now where did i put the under carriage..............