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TEMAC Race Series => Piker Class Racing => Topic started by: Michael on February 17, 2014, 02:37:42 PM

Title: Motor questions
Post by: Michael on February 17, 2014, 02:37:42 PM
I'm putting together a new Nooner, and I bought a new motor from Simon.

Both have the same dimensions and similar weight.

My old motor is a Hobby King HK2838: KV2810, and the one from Simon is a Typhoon EDF 4W-2250 motor.

Which should I use?

Should I use either and prop to draw 18 amps?

Should I use a larger folding prop with the lower KV motor? (I did break lots of props on landings last season.)
Title: Re: Motor questions
Post by: Ededge2002 on February 17, 2014, 03:45:47 PM
I believe Simon used a 5.25X6.5 prop last season on a 2200kv motor. In my opinion his plane was as fast as any of the higher rpm motors running the smaller prop.
Title: Re: Motor questions
Post by: sihinch on February 17, 2014, 05:31:44 PM
Use the HET with a 5.25 x 6.25 prop.  Static it's around 22A. It's a fast set-up.

You can start with a 5x5 to get used to it.