Andy C Posted February 11, 2021 Share Posted February 11, 2021 So I haven't used my Seagull EPioneer for a couple of years and don't know if my daughters will ever use it so thought it might be worth making use of the motor, ESC and batteries for another plane. I have variuos kits and also old waiting to restore planes, but don't know what this would power. Motor is Turnigy C3548-1100 Batteries are 3S, 4000mAh, 30-40C. (I have 4 of these so really want to use them ? ) Thanks all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dad_flyer Posted February 11, 2021 Share Posted February 11, 2021 What power does it give on the prop used on the E-pioneer? Must be upwards of 400W? So something bigger than Peter Millard recent electric models (50"-ish aerobatic). Or something much bigger and vintage and slow, 90" vintage at 9lbs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Cotsford Posted February 11, 2021 Share Posted February 11, 2021 I've got much the same in a Sukhoi 29 30-E which is a 49" aerobat. Goes quite nicely in that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EarlyBird Posted February 11, 2021 Share Posted February 11, 2021 I have one in a VQ Tigermoth 12x5 prop on 4S weight 7.5 pounds, not very aerobatic more like scale. Another in a 60" Jensen Ugly stik built from a plan pack 12x6 prop again on 4S weight 5.5 pounds flies like a trainer, no startling performance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy C Posted February 12, 2021 Author Share Posted February 12, 2021 Thanks for the replies guys although I am still not sure how to work with this. Is there any way of understanding how this power compares to an IC engine. That might at least give me an idea. Could I compare this to a 40 4 stroke for instance? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EarlyBird Posted February 12, 2021 Share Posted February 12, 2021 That would be my guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Chaddock Posted February 13, 2021 Share Posted February 13, 2021 Andy C How old are your 4000 mAh batteries? If they are LiPo they do tend to loose both capacity and effective C rating over time. Depending on the storage conditions and charge level the loss can be quite significant after 2 or 3 years. . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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