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Tips On Choosing The Correct Model Aircraft Engine
The first thing you want to consider when choosing a model aircraft engine is whether you want to use gas or electric. Gas has over the years being the only choice but with the latest technology, an electric model aircraft engine has become a very viable option. Today it is possible to get fantastic performance out of an electric motor.
A good place to start is the weight of your model plane. Anything for 500g to about 2.5 or 3 kgs is the range that you may want to consider flying electric rather than gas. Heavier than this the components like batteries get very expensive and heavy. Technology is changing at a rapid pace so it do not think this will always be the case.
Next thing that you may want to consider is the cost factor. Both the running costs as well as the purchase cost of your model aircraft engine. Electric engines are becoming cheaper on a daily basis and if you take into account the fact that they are very cost effective to run, then you have to have a serious look at an electric model aircraft engine before making your decision.
Now lets look at operational and practical differences between the two. Firstly gas can be very messy or even fall over in the boot of your car. They are also not the easiest to start sometimes and may need special equipment to protect your fingers from a nasty prop cut. Electric model engines, however start at the push of a button and they are not at all messy. The only disadvantage of electric is the LIPO battery that can be very dangerous, but more about that in another article.
So there you have a few tips to consider when choosing an engine for your RC plane.
About the Author
About The Author
Captain Des Werner is an Airline Pilot with many thousands of flying hours. As an Author and experienced pilot, he is at the forefront to provide solutions to cost effective ways of building strong RC model aircraft.
For more articles (or training) on Model Aircraft Engine options or to get your FREE Mini Course of how to build your own model RC airplane go to http://www.fly-strongmodelrcplanes.com.
Most of my Diecast Aircraft collection HD
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Hot Wings F15 Military $8.95 Each die-cast aircraft comes with a flexible, modular runway section. Informative collector’s card included with every aircraft. ** Intersections and additional interlocking runway sections sold separately**… |
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1/155 B-17G ‘Liberty Bell’ $13.53 1-155 Scale. From the Model Power Postage Stamp Series. Fully painted with detailed history of aircraft, embossed stand super detailing. No assembly required…. |
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Hot Wings B-2 Stealth $5.86 This fabulous line of diecast aircraft is great for the young collector. Hot Wings features a large variety of vintage and modern aircraft, ranging from bi-planes to the most recent jet and helicopters, in military, commercial and private body styles and… |
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Always $7.47 Considered by many to represent a low point in Steven Spielberg’s career, 1990’s Always did suggest something of a temporary drift in the director’s sensibility. A remake of the classic Spencer Tracy film A Guy Named Joe, Always stars Richard Dreyfuss as a Forest Service pilot who takes great risks with his own life to douse wildfires from a plane. After promising his frightened fiancée (H… |
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The Edge $9.98 Writer David Mamet created two engrossing and memorable characters, played by Alec Baldwin as the urbane fashion photographer and Anthony Hopkins as a reserved and intellectual billionaire. They find themselves teamed up against a giant Kodiak bear, and their own inner demons, when lost together in the Alaskan wilderness. There is a lot going on in this picture, as the subject matter includes male… |
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Box 12 Space Shuttle, 5 Die-cast Metal with Pull Back n Go Action. $39.36 Set of 12 US Space Shuttles, made of die-cast metal with plastic parts, pull back n watch it go…. |
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Set of 6: US Space Shuttle, 5 die-cast metal with pull back n go action. $29.94 Set of 6 Space Shuttle, 5″ die-cast metal with pull back n go action…. |
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Cars 2 Siddeley the Spy Jet Transporter $20.97 The Cars 2 Siddeley the Spy Jet Transporter was inspired by the hit Disney/Pixar film, Cars 2. Fasten your seatbelts and prepare for lift off. The thrills of Cars 2 take flight with a super cool Spy Jet that can hold up to three 1:55 scale die-cast vehicles and a secret surprise inside. Twist the jet’s turbine to reel in the tow hook, roll it along or prepare to aim and fire the projectile missile… |
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Cars 2 Action Agents Crabby Boat Playset $11.99 Inspired by the new hit Disney/Pixar film, Cars 2Relive the exciting twists and turns of Cars 2 with this Action Agents playsetPlayset is based on a key scene from the film!Playset includes spring-loaded action points plus a vehicle and launcherKids will love reenacting their favorite scenes from the movie!Cars 2 Action Agents Vehicle Playset Assortment: Inspired by the new hit Disney/Pixar film, … |
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GENERAL LEE * 1969 DODGE CHARGER * The Dukes of Hazzard 1:25 Scale Die-Cast Metal Vehicle $13.99 Diecast Body Opening Hood Detailed Interior Rubber Tires Steerable Wheels Perfectly modeled engine Accurate Gauges and dash inside Dimensions |
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Yellow Antique Die-cast Metal Bi-plane Model $64.99 Each collectible metal toy plane is created to look just like the original model. This model comes fully assembled and is built to look aged and rough around the edges. |
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Antique Replica 14-inch Die-cast Metal Plane $43.99 This model has been hand-painted to look just like the original model. The plane comes fully assembled and is built to look aged and rough around the edges. |
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Red 31-inch Metal Bi-Plane Model Toy Replica $99.99 This antique toy replica bi-plane features a hand-painted finish. This collectible metal toy plane is created to look just like the original model. |
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Replica 10-inch Metal Bi-plane $37.99 This hand-crafted and hand-painted replica airplane has been created to look just like the original model. This model comes fully assembled and has been made to look aged and rough around the edges. |
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Metal Desktop Airplane Model with Display Stand $39.49 This hand-painted metal toy replica airplane has been created to look just like the original model. This airplane comes fully assembled and is built to look aged and rough around the edges. |