[NSRCA-discussion] cost of electric

[paul.horan]

Scott,
    I have seen Fred's Quest fly - it is electric and it is more than 
sufficient for sportsman and the beginning of intermediate.
    I believe he is correct in his statement.
Thanks,
Paul

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Scott Anderson" <scott at rcfoamy.com>
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Sent: Sunday, September 17, 2006 8:17 PM
Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] cost of electric


> Fred,
>
> 100 watts per pound is marginal for pattern..
>
> And I don"t fly Masters !
>
> Just my 2 cents..
>
> Scott Anderson
> Team Tanicpacks.com
> Team Castle Creations
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Fred Huber" <fhhuber at clearwire.com>
> To: <nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org>
> Sent: Sunday, September 17, 2006 9:12 PM
> Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] cost of electric
>
>
>> The costs they listed are for a plane competitive at Masters or above.
>> Sportsman simply doesn't require the same performance from the model.
>> (each
>> successive level demands more from the plane and pilot)
>>
>> Sportsman (flying the schedule used the past couple of years) level needs
>> appx 100 watts/ lb and you can get a decent e-power plane set up for 
>> close
>> to half the cost. (probably less, as prices are comming down)
>>
>> It depends on the performance level you want or need.  I believe the 
>> setup
>> Nat recommends approaches 200 or 250 watts/lb in an 11 lb plane...
>> Desireable for the HUGE verticals with rolls on up lines at Masters and
>> FAI
>> level.
>>
>> *************
>>
>> BEST is to charge the LiPos at no faster than 1C rate... so it takes 1 hr
>> for a fully depleted pack.
>>
>> don't forget to get a cell ballancer, and a Wattmeter.  Adds appx $75 to
>> the
>> bill. ($25 for Astro Blinkey... and $50 for the wattmeter).. but the
>> ballancer increases the life of the LiPos, (and makes charging safer) and
>> the wattmeter allows you to test the power draw with assorted props, to
>> ensure you aren't overloading something.
>>
>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>> From: "Kelly Regan" <kelly.regan2 at verizon.net>
>> To: "NSRCA Mailing List" <nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org>
>> Sent: Sunday, September 17, 2006 7:44 PM
>> Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] cost of electric
>>
>>
>>> Wow,  That is a bit out of my price range!
>>> My Brio on gas idea is looking better!  ;)
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Nat Penton wrote:
>>>> Kelly
>>>> My experience (from memory):
>>>>
>>>> Plett EVO and ESC                 About   $800
>>>> TP 5300 5S 4P                       Check Website
>>>> 2 - Astro 109 chargers                           280
>>>> 12v Iota power supply                              90
>>>>
>>>> If you use 75% capacity it will take 35 to 45 minutes to charge the
>>>> batteries. 2C charging will not hurt the batteries but you cannot get
>>>> more
>>>> than 8amps out of the Astros. I still like the Astros and, when in the
>>>> shop,
>>>> charge the batteries in parallel. Balancing is no problem.
>>>>
>>>> The Iota is a great piece of equipmment and will easily handle four
>>>> Astro
>>>> 109s.                        Nat
>>>>
>>>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>>>> From: "Kelly Regan" <kelly.regan2 at verizon.net>
>>>> To: <NSRCA-discussion at lists.nsrca.org>
>>>> Sent: Saturday, September 16, 2006 5:40 PM
>>>> Subject: [NSRCA-discussion] cost of electric
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>> Can someone post the cost of a 2 meter electric setup.
>>>>>
>>>>> Motor
>>>>>
>>>>> Speed Control
>>>>>
>>>>> Battery size and cost
>>>>>
>>>>> Also how long does it take to charge one battery pack at a
>>>>> reasonable rate, something that won't kill the battery life.
>>>>>
>>>>> Thank you for the help.
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> -- 
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