[NSRCA-discussion] cost of electric
Scott Anderson
scott at rcfoamy.com
Sun Sep 17 17:47:11 AKDT 2006
I believe the Quest is a small plane (Specifications:)
Wingspan: 68.5"
Wing Area: 1000 sq. in.
Ready-to-fly weight: 7.5 - 8.5 lbs.
Length: 69"
We are not doing a even comparison to a 2 meter plane..
I fly intermediate and will be moving to advanced next year and its still
nice to have extra power...
Scott Anderson
----- Original Message -----
From: "paul.horan" <paul.horan at sbcglobal.net>
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Sent: Sunday, September 17, 2006 9:35 PM
Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] cost of electric
> 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>
> To: "NSRCA Mailing List" <nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org>
> 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.
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> --
>>>>>> Kelly Regan
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