Re: [RCSE] Power System for Wind Dancer

2005-09-30 Thread Stephen Hamm
I recommend a geared Hacker B20-15L turning an 11x6 to 11x8,powered by a narrow 2100mah 3S LiPo,such as the Thunderpower.I have this setup on a Pulsar and it is very strong and light.Even lighter(but a little less powerful) would be the geared B20-12L with a 2S LiPo and the same prop. It's a

Re: [RCSE] Power System for Wind Dancer

2005-09-28 Thread [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Jack To answer the question we need to know what you want do with the WD. Are you planing to fly in F5J contests or is it just a fun flying plane? Current rules for F5J require a speed 400 motor and a max cell count of 8. For fun flying many more options open up. For the F5J plane the motor of

RE: [RCSE] Power System for Wind Dancer

2005-09-28 Thread Douglas, Brent
I got a chance to fly the Wind Dancer Sunday with the stock Speed 400 geared setup, and it's more than adequate... Dr. Drela says that you can run the SP400 direct, also - the ship is clean enough that it can make use of the higher speed. An outrunner or a small, geared brushless would

Re: [RCSE] Power System for Wind Dancer

2005-09-28 Thread Ben Wilson
We've got a club member who flies one on Speed 400 direct-drive and it is a great climber and performer. The WindDancer is very similar to the Allegro-Lite electric, which can also be flown Speed 400 direct-drive with a Graupner Cam 6x3 prop. Douglas, Brent wrote: I got a chance to fly the

RE: [RCSE] Power System for Wind Dancer

2005-09-28 Thread [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Bren You are correct in that you can run the WD on a direct drive S400. However if you are going to compete in F5J you will need to put the gear box in. Performance costs money.FredMcClungAlbuquerqueNM--"Douglas,Brent"[EMAIL PROTECTED]wrote: I got a chance to fly the Wind Dancer Sunday with the

[RCSE] Power System for Wind Dancer

2005-09-27 Thread Jack Suder
I am in the process of assembling a Denny Maize (Polecat Aero) Wind Dancer and would like to know what motor system some of you are using. Or what recommendations you experienced people would make. I am completely confused by all the motors available and any recommendations that would help me