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Electric Stunt => Gettin all AMP'ed up! => Topic started by: Robudda on November 29, 2016, 02:38:04 PM

Title: Brodak JR. Lightning Streak Power system Recommendation?
Post by: Robudda on November 29, 2016, 02:38:04 PM

Built and flew RC planes on and off the last 15 years, but this will be my first control line. I found a local Control Line group, but none that have tried electrics. I purchased the JR. Lightning Streak from Brodak and based on what I have been looking into was thinking this may be a decent combo for power. Any other recommendations would be appreciated.

Jr. Lightning Streak
http://brodak.com/control-line-kits/brodak/trainer/jr-lightning-streak-kit.html

Motor Turnigy L2210A-1650
https://hobbyking.com/en_us/turnigy-l2210a-1650-brushless-motor-180w.html

ESC TURNIGY Basic 18A v3.1
https://hobbyking.com/en_us/turnigy-basic-18a-v3-1-speed-controller.html

Battery ZIPPY Compact 1800mAh 3S
https://hobbyking.com/en_us/zippy-compact-1800mah-3s-25c-lipo-pack.html

Prop APC 7 x 5
http://brodak.com/apc-electric-propeller-7-x-5e.html

Timer
http://brodak.com/timer-fm-0c-for-super-clown.html

Thanks for any other recommendations,
Rob

Title: Re: Brodak JR. Lightning Streak Power system Recommendation?
Post by: John Tate on November 29, 2016, 09:45:37 PM

Rob.
I am using about the same items for the power system on an Sig Acromaster. I like the 8 x 4 prop better than the 7 x 5 prop. Now I am kit bashing a Brodak Junior Flight Streak with the same old power system. You should get good service with that combo.

Title: Re: Brodak JR. Lightning Streak Power system Recommendation?
Post by: Dennis Adamisin on November 30, 2016, 07:58:19 AM

Rob:
The set-up you described will work just fine.  In fact I woud suggest looking at somewhat smaller batteries.  I have a 1/2A Pathfinder & a Wee Duper Zilch (same size range as the Jr Lightning Streak) that fly great with the set-up like what you described except I use 1000 mah out of a 1300 battery The smaller battery saves something like 1.5 oz which will be 10% of your probable the RTF weight of around 15 oz.

For a hotter set-up, I also have a Jr Flite Streak that I "motored up" to use an 8x6EP prop and 3Sx1800.  It scoots along at 3.8 seconds/lap on .012 x 50' lines - like a Flite Streak should!  This one is 15.8oz.  Several folks flew this at the 2014 Brodak Fly-in and it produced instant smiles...

Prop: APC 8x6EP
Motor: Arrowind 2215 kv=1180
ESC : Arrowind 18A
Pack: 3Sx1800

Title: Re: Brodak JR. Lightning Streak Power system Recommendation?
Post by: Robudda on November 30, 2016, 11:27:41 AM

Thanks for the guidance on this from both of you. I will place my order, and bump the battery down to a 1300 mah.