Hi there,
I'm in the process of building a database for power setups of RC electrogliders
and electroplanes.
Goal is to collect as much setups as possible. That way anyone that wants to
build/electrify his glider/aircraft can have a look at the possibilities.
The format is in Excel. The database will be updated regularly and can be
downloaded
HERE.
At the moment there are more then 110 aircraft listed. You supply the data and the list will grow rapidly
As I am based in Europe (Holland) you may not recognise some models; still, you
could compare wingspan and/or AUW if you were looking for a suitable setup for
your own aircraft.
If you like the idea would you please give me the details of your setup? Any
flyable setup is ok, whether brushed or
brushless, cheap or expensive, hi-tech or or old and simple. If you want to
share your data it is not a problem at all if you use Imperial units. I'll
convert them where necessary.
You can send your data to PH_AJH(at)hotmail(dot)com using the empty format
HERE or send them in text to the adress stated.
Details needed (fill in as much as possible, unknown items are not really a
problem but may reduce useability to others):
Glider data (electroplanes are similar, see format):
aircraft
make
model
wingspan in mm or inch
AUW in grams or oz
Type V/T/W/H V=flying wing, T=thermal endurance, W=warmliner, H=hotliner
motor
make and model brushed motors state indicated voltage etc, not just "Speed
400"
type B/BLO/BLI B=brushed, BLO=brushless outrunner, BLI=brushless inrunner
kV (brushless motors only)
Weight in grams or oz
reduction
Power rating A/B/C A=plenty, vertical climbs possible; B=good. Steep climb
possible; C= adequate but certainly not breathtaking.
Other
ESC: make, model, max amp
prop: dimensions (inch), make, type (for example: 12x6 Graupner CAM folding)
Battery: make
battery type and rating (example
Lipo : 3s1p 20C. Example NiXX: 10 cells SubC NiMh)
battery capacity (mAh)
Endurance rating A/B/C where A=more then enough.Battery often not depleted after
flight, B=Good. Battery will last for flights of 20-30 minutes and C=Adequate,
flights of 10-15 minutes without thermal activity.
Here's what it looks like:
Thank you for reading.
Cheers,
Arjan