Best electric IMAC plane?

[super_nova]

Pilot RC has 73" Yak you could probably convert. http://www.pilot-rc.com/ProductShow.aspx?id=79

[jmoesdad]

one thing to note is most of the giant scale electrics i see competing are flown by sponsored pilots. large electric set ups are very expensive and you need a lot of batteries to compete along with back ups. my feelings are that lipos have a shelf life and used have no value so it is a very expensive choice in an already expensive hobby.

[vbortone]

	Quote: Originally Posted by super_nova
	Pilot RC has 73" Yak you could probably convert. http://www.pilot-rc.com/ProductShow.aspx?id=79

This one looks good. Anyone has experience with this kit?

Thanks,

[gdryer]

	Quote: Originally Posted by jmoesdad
	one thing to note is most of the giant scale electrics i see competing are flown by sponsored pilots. large electric set ups are very expensive and you need a lot of batteries to compete along with back ups. my feelings are that lipos have a shelf life and used have no value so it is a very expensive choice in an already expensive hobby.

Last year I competed unsponsored in IMAC Basic using an electric Hangar 9 Sukhoi 33%. The cost for the power plant was:

Motor - Turnigy 80-100-130 $150.00
Speed Controller - Turnigy K-Force 120A $220.00
Batteries - FlighMax 3 sets of 6S-4000 $65.00 x 12 = $780.00

Total = $1150.00

What does a DA-85 cost with pipes?

I flew the entire season on 3 sets of batteries and they still have all of their original snap.
I also use these batteries in other planes so it shares the cost.

[STLAV8R]

	Quote: Originally Posted by vbortone
	Yes, I know about this one. It is not available yet. Thanks,

But due very soon.... the week of Thanksgiving.

[jmoesdad]

i think you can recoup most of your investment with all but the batteries. if taken care of as you have, lipos will last, but id bet you would have a harder time selling them compared to a used da 85. im not bashing electrics, there are just some costs factors i see imho.

	Quote: Originally Posted by gdryer
	Last year I competed unsponsored in IMAC Basic using an electric Hangar 9 Sukhoi 33%. The cost for the power plant was: Motor - Turnigy 80-100-130 $150.00 Speed Controller - Turnigy K-Force 120A $220.00 Batteries - FlighMax 3 sets of 6S-4000 $65.00 x 12 = $780.00 Total = $1150.00 What does a DA-85 cost with pipes? I flew the entire season on 3 sets of batteries and they still have all of their original snap. I also use these batteries in other planes so it shares the cost.

[joenella]

You don't sell used lipo's just like you don't sell used gas

[gdryer]

	Quote: Originally Posted by jmoesdad
	i think you can recoup most of your investment with all but the batteries. if taken care of as you have, lipos will last, but id bet you would have a harder time selling them compared to a used da 85. im not bashing electrics, there are just some costs factors i see imho.

I have Lipo batteries that I have been using for three seasons. Some that I have not treated very well have only lasted one season but others get a second life in a plane that does not need the amps.

I don't often sell motors or speed controllers and not many people would purchase used Lipo batteries unless they have only a few cycles on them. I started flying electric in 2006 and in four years the cost of flying electric has come down in price significantly. I enjoy flying electric because it is quiet and for me a lot less trouble and mess than gas. I agree that it is not everyones "cup of tea".