First of all thanks to anyone who is willing to help. I have a hobbico Superstar Select (Trainer/GLOW). I have placed the stats below to show which kind of plane I am talking about.
SPECS: Wingspan: 60"
Fuel Tank: 10.5oz
Wing Area: 660 sq. in.
Wing Loading: 19oz per sq foot
Fuselage Length: 50"
Weight: 5.5lbs
Center of Gravity: 3 - 3.5" (71 - 89mm) from leading edge of wing measured at the fuselage side Airfoil: Flat-Bottom High-Wing
REQUIRES: Engine: .35-.46 (2-stroke)
I have had this plane for a couple years and I have only run up the gas motor once. I really did not enjoy messing with the fuel and starting the motor. I have seen a quite of few folks switching over to electric. I dont beleive it is to difficult but here is part of my problem. I live in Korea and actually there are not but a few hobby shops and to find someone who speaks english enough to mentor me through this task are few and far between.
I am looking for someone that can give advice and work with me until my project is done and to be able help me understand what types of motor mounts to use, pushing the firewall out to the desired depth, which motors would handle a 6 lb plane. The plane came with everything. All I needed to do was to buy fuel and mount the wing. All servos were mounted, reciever, battery pack for the reciever and servos. I would like to use everything in place if possible. I am willing to take close up pictures and measurements to better describe the task if someone chimes in.
Any help is greatly appreciated.
Thanks guys/gals
Osanbob
SPECS: Wingspan: 60"
Fuel Tank: 10.5oz
Wing Area: 660 sq. in.
Wing Loading: 19oz per sq foot
Fuselage Length: 50"
Weight: 5.5lbs
Center of Gravity: 3 - 3.5" (71 - 89mm) from leading edge of wing measured at the fuselage side Airfoil: Flat-Bottom High-Wing
REQUIRES: Engine: .35-.46 (2-stroke)
I have had this plane for a couple years and I have only run up the gas motor once. I really did not enjoy messing with the fuel and starting the motor. I have seen a quite of few folks switching over to electric. I dont beleive it is to difficult but here is part of my problem. I live in Korea and actually there are not but a few hobby shops and to find someone who speaks english enough to mentor me through this task are few and far between.
I am looking for someone that can give advice and work with me until my project is done and to be able help me understand what types of motor mounts to use, pushing the firewall out to the desired depth, which motors would handle a 6 lb plane. The plane came with everything. All I needed to do was to buy fuel and mount the wing. All servos were mounted, reciever, battery pack for the reciever and servos. I would like to use everything in place if possible. I am willing to take close up pictures and measurements to better describe the task if someone chimes in.
Any help is greatly appreciated.
Thanks guys/gals
Osanbob