Tips On Choosing The Correct Model Aircraft Engine
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Tips On Choosing The Correct Model Aircraft Engine
The first thing you want to consider when choosing a model aircraft engine is whether you want to use gas or electric. Gas has over the years being the only choice but with the latest technology, an electric model aircraft engine has become a very viable option. Today it is possible to get fantastic performance out of an electric motor.
A good place to start is the weight of your model plane. Anything for 500g to about 2.5 or 3 kgs is the range that you may want to consider flying electric rather than gas. Heavier than this the components like batteries get very expensive and heavy. Technology is changing at a rapid pace so it do not think this will always be the case.
Next thing that you may want to consider is the cost factor. Both the running costs as well as the purchase cost of your model aircraft engine. Electric engines are becoming cheaper on a daily basis and if you take into account the fact that they are very cost effective to run, then you have to have a serious look at an electric model aircraft engine before making your decision.
Now lets look at operational and practical differences between the two. Firstly gas can be very messy or even fall over in the boot of your car. They are also not the easiest to start sometimes and may need special equipment to protect your fingers from a nasty prop cut. Electric model engines, however start at the push of a button and they are not at all messy. The only disadvantage of electric is the LIPO battery that can be very dangerous, but more about that in another article.
So there you have a few tips to consider when choosing an engine for your RC plane.
About The Author
Captain Des Werner is an Airline Pilot with many thousands of flying hours. As an Author and experienced pilot, he is at the forefront to provide solutions to cost effective ways of building strong RC model aircraft.
For more articles (or training) on Model Aircraft Engine options or to get your FREE Mini Course of how to build your own model RC airplane go to http://www.fly-strongmodelrcplanes.com.
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Question by Queijinho: What do you buy a model plane enthusiast for Xmas when you're on a budget?
My dad is a model plane nut, his garage has been turned into a hangar for some 6/7-foot monstrosities that he goes out twice a week to fly - does anyone have a good idea of some kind of accessory/book/dvd/SOMETHING I could get him for Xmas around the £40/50 mark (in the UK?)
Best answer:
Answer by Mark
something cheap & cheezy really wont cut it?
$ 40-$ 50 is a small budget....get a nice poster of a vintage WW2 airplane
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=66aqcOsnP2E
in the beginning of this video, there is a poster on the wall.....get something like this
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