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Electric Top Flite Score ARF?
Mike Alimov:
The Score is a good flyer, I had one powered by Saito 62, and seen other Scores fly well with 60-size combustion engines. But no reports of anyone building/ converting one to electric. My main concern is that the total weight is projected to be close to 78-80 oz due to electric powertrains being 8-10 oz heavier.
Any thoughts?
Howard Rush:
Jim Aron did it. I recommend his system.
Mike Alimov:
--- Quote from: Howard Rush on June 16, 2021, 04:36:35 PM ---Jim Aron did it. I recommend his system.
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I'd be interested to hear from him
Crist Rigotti:
Why do you say electrics are 8 to 10 ounces heavier?
Mike Alimov:
--- Quote from: Crist Rigotti on June 16, 2021, 08:53:49 PM ---Why do you say electrics are 8 to 10 ounces heavier?
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Ok, Crist, maybe not by 8-10 oz, but even 6 oz more is a big difference. I went ahead and weighed ST60 with tube muffler: 14 oz, plus 2oz tank, for a total of 16 oz. For electric system this size: battery TP 6s 2800 mah: 13 oz, motor 7 oz, ESC 2oz, for a total of 22 oz.
So even if the E-Score comes out to 76 oz of all up weight, that's still porkier than most planes that size.
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