What motor/setup would you use for an 87" Extra 260?

[ChopperUp]

	Quote: Originally Posted by 3D1
	I tell how much thrust a servo needs to have by the weight of the plane. 16 lb plane is 256 oz. therefore you need a servo that has a minimum of 256 oz of torque for 3D.

This would make total sense (which explains why I wasn't able to connect the dots myself.) Thanks.

[ChopperUp]

	Quote: Originally Posted by BoneDoc
	If your LG won't let you swing a 25" prop, then go for the 16L. With GOOD throttle management, it'll do well with 24x10. My zippy 15c works well with that setup as well, but then again, I know how to control my left thumb .

I already pulled the trigger on the A60-18L. Unfortunately, there has been a one month delay with Pilot RC being able to build my plane with my custom color scheme. It seems they didn't have enough black ultracote to do my design and the German company they get it from is closed for the holidays until Jan 8th. Then Pilot RC is closed from Jan 22-Feb 2 for the Chinese New Year. It was either change the color of my design or wait. I chose to wait.

Anyway, so I guess it will be a while until I can see what size prop it can accomidate. Or I could get both!

[ChopperUp]

	Quote: Originally Posted by bsipro
	ChopperUp Call Ben @ 3DHobbyShop.com he has Xoar Props they work great. servo's I would go with the JR 8711 you will be able to use them in your next plane when you move up in size. the main thing is that you don't want to loose a plane because of servo failure what you saved in servos may cost you a plane. I use 1-AR7000 RX with 2- 2's 2300mAH A123 (1 in the Batt channel and 1 in a open channel) use HD switchs for each battery. the setup works great and it is light I use about 600mAH per battery for 6 flights and you can charge them fast. here are some links that have pictures of my setup I hope It helps http://www.flyinggiants.com/forums/f...er-a100-4.html http://www.flyinggiants.com/forums/f...a80-8-a-3.html http://www.flyinggiants.com/forums/f...r-a60-18l.html

Interesting. I didn't know you could plug an extra battery into any other channel than the battery channel on the AR7000. I thought that was the whole reason for them coming out with the AR9100. Do you need to use any kind of voltage regulator?

[bsipro]

You don't need a Voltage regulator when you use a 2s 6.6v A123 battery. check this out in the H9 Suhkoi Manual. dont use the" Y " to share a channel use a open channel
http://www.horizonhobby.com/ProdInfo...225_Manual.pdf Page .28

[ChopperUp]

	Quote: Originally Posted by bsipro
	ChopperUp Call Ben @ 3DHobbyShop.com he has Xoar Props they work great.

I can't get these guys on the phone or to respond to an email to save my life. Seems like there isn't one of these props in stock anywhere in the WORLD!

Who makes a 25x12.5?

[bsipro]

Hey Chopperup
Ben and everyone at 3Dhobby shop are at the Arizona Electric fest they should be back next week
check some of there treads on RCGroups Ben is on there posting updates of there new planes.
ben has a big supply of props he should have a APC 25x12.5 prop

when do you get your plane?

[ChopperUp]

	Quote: Originally Posted by bsipro
	Hey Chopperup Ben and everyone at 3Dhobby shop are at the Arizona Electric fest they should be back next week check some of there treads on RCGroups Ben is on there posting updates of there new planes. ben has a big supply of props he should have a APC 25x12.5 prop when do you get your plane?

Awesome. Thanks for the info. I will try them again next week then.

I really dig their planes. I have been debating gutting my H-9 Sundowner 50 and put the parts in a 3DHS 55inch Extra 300. That plane looks sweet and the reviews have been great!

There was a snag in getting my plane: Pilot RC didn't have enough black Ultracote to do my custom design. They get it from a German company which was on holiday until Jan. 8th. Now the Pilot guys are on vacation for Chinese New Year until Feb. 2nd. They gave me the choice of changing it to a different color or waiting. I chose to wait and so he is going to throw in some aluminum hub wheels for the trouble. He sent me some pictures about a week ago of the progress they are making. It looks like they are just waiting on the painted parts (cowl and wheel pants). I would guess I'll get it around the middle of Feb. It has given me time to gather the parts so I can hit the ground running when it comes. I have almost everything here now but I still need to make a decision on the batteries (see comment #9) and a dang prop!

A60-18L and the motor mount hardware
AR9100 Rx
2 x A123 2s2300Mah 6.6v Rx batteries
5 x HiTec 7955TG
CC Pheonix 110 HV ESC

http://www.briansnet.com/pilot/scheme.jpg

[66stang]

Man that plane looks awesome!

[Simpleton]

Maybe something like this one?

[ChopperUp]

	Quote: Originally Posted by bsipro
	Hey Chopperup Ben and everyone at 3Dhobby shop are at the Arizona Electric fest they should be back next week check some of there treads on RCGroups Ben is on there posting updates of there new planes. ben has a big supply of props he should have a APC 25x12.5 prop when do you get your plane?

I exchanged email with 3DHS and they have no 25x12.5 or 24x12 props in stock. I don't get it. I cannot find one ANYWHERE!

[Guppy Driver]

Here is one place that looks like APC 24x12E are in stock:
http://www.espritmodel.com/index.asp...OD&ProdID=3376

[bsipro]

Hey ChopperUp
I have a extra Xoar 24x12 prop I will sell you if you can find any APC props
Let me know
also try Hacker I know they sell APC props http://www.aero-model.com/apcdetails...24x12%20E-Prop

[3D1]

your plane looks sweet. I might have to copy your scheme.

[sun.flyer]

Just buy directly from APC.

Take out the middle man.

http://www.apcprop.com/SearchResults.asp

[ChopperUp]

	Quote: Originally Posted by Guppy Driver
	Here is one place that looks like APC 24x12E are in stock: http://www.espritmodel.com/index.asp...OD&ProdID=3376

Thanks. I found an APC 24x12E but I really would prefer a Wood prop.