E-36 Motor Combos

[Anonymous]

Okay all you electric pro’s,

What are the best current options for motor, timer, battery combos?

Oh yeah, lets add props to the list too… 😀

Thanks

George Gilbert

P.S. I’ll share my design once it’s finished…

[Anonymous]

Is there no one out there flying E-36???

[rivers]

George,
There is plenty of E-36 info in the various posts on this Forum. Check them out when you get a chance. In the meantime here are some component listings:

1. Motors and Props:
GWS LPS System
4.8 volt LPS RLC-AS with 4:1 gearing
21.3 grams available from BPHobbies for $7.70

GWS IPS System
4.8 volt IPS-S1 RLC with 4.1:1 gearing
29.9 grams; available from BP Hobbies for $12.95

Both these systems work best with a GWS Slow Flyer 8×6 prop or a Graupner Cam 9×5 folder on a Jim Jennings hub. Both systems use the same motor. The IPS System is the better choice because of it’s more durable 3 mm shaft.

E.M.P.S. MGK Motor Kit
This is a 4.8:1 geared Johnson motor available from Penn Valley Hobby Center for $13.95. Comes with a 7.25×4.5 non-folding prop. This system has mucho power but is heavy at 45.4 grams.

There, I did all your homework.

[rivers]

George,
Continuing with the homework:

2. Batteries
The best is a KAN400 NiMH 4-cell pack. Get it custom built here:
http://www.cheapbatterypacks.com/main.asp?sid=372932 for $8.

3. I make the best E-36 timer, but you have to be an AMA Hall of Fame member to get one. Other than that there is Smoothie, I think they make a brushed motor timer..maybe there are others?

You might want to know that E-36 is the most difficult airplane to fly competitively of all the electric classes. To find out why check the posts on this Forum.

[Anonymous]

Thanks Rivers, However there seems to be much homework needed. There are tid-bits here and there in the threads and much seems to be a year or two old now. Your info is obviously current, and I thanks you for that. I have been trying to learn the ways of the electric world in several modeling formats. They all have there own terms and requirements and do not readily cross-reference to those of us that have flow glow type models for years and years.

Thanks again,

[Jim Jennings]

George,
Your gas experence will translate well in Electric B. E-36 is more like a rubber payload class. As Dick mentioned E-36 is not for the novice and is not a good place to start. High powered Electric flight is not difficult. It is very exciting and I would be happy to help you get started. You can PM me through this forum if you are interested.

[Anonymous]

Thanks Jim, I will probably take you up on your offer. I’m in Albany Oregon and we don’t fly much electric up here (yet) just a couple of people with E-36 planes. I do like the E-36 size, but from what the other two told me they tend to be under powered. Definetly not my K&B 3.5 powered royal lancer going up…

George

[Anonymous]

George,

I sent you a PM

Larry Lake
Pahrump, NV

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