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Lots of glow planes are converted to electric. But with so many new small electric planes has anyone converted them to glow? For example what about the flatout type planes made of foam can they be beefed up around the engine and flown with .049 engines?
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RE: convert electric to glow
Dude ... a few have converted EP planes to glow, for me I think its nuts because the EP planes are built so light and the vibration and oil residue will not do it well. But again, as long as the hobbyist is happy, who cares!
As for modifying small EP planes to 049 I for one will say its not worth it. The electric motor will give you a light set up and more power. Maybe you should try it out and let us know. Would be really keen to see how it works out. Smallest EP to glow conversion I have seen is with a GWS E Starter that had a 10/15 sized motor on her.
As for modifying small EP planes to 049 I for one will say its not worth it. The electric motor will give you a light set up and more power. Maybe you should try it out and let us know. Would be really keen to see how it works out. Smallest EP to glow conversion I have seen is with a GWS E Starter that had a 10/15 sized motor on her.
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RE: convert electric to glow
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Lots of glow planes are converted to electric. But with so many new small electric planes has anyone converted them to glow? For example what about the flatout type planes made of foam can they be beefed up around the engine and flown with .049 engines?
Lots of glow planes are converted to electric. But with so many new small electric planes has anyone converted them to glow? For example what about the flatout type planes made of foam can they be beefed up around the engine and flown with .049 engines?
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Lots of glow planes are converted to electric. But with so many new small electric planes has anyone converted them to glow? For example what about the flatout type planes made of foam can they be beefed up around the engine and flown with .049 engines?
Lots of glow planes are converted to electric. But with so many new small electric planes has anyone converted them to glow? For example what about the flatout type planes made of foam can they be beefed up around the engine and flown with .049 engines?
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RE: convert electric to glow
I had a Chinese three channel electric plane. It was called a Wing Dragon. The battery got to the point where it would no longer hold a charge.
I mounted a .061 Wasp on it. I had to put the engine on front of the wing, but it worked out pretty well. It did make the plane awefull slimy though.
.061 Wing Dragon
I mounted a .061 Wasp on it. I had to put the engine on front of the wing, but it worked out pretty well. It did make the plane awefull slimy though.
.061 Wing Dragon