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Title: HELP : For selection of power system for .46 size high wing balsawood trainer
Post by: Dr. Abhishek Agrawal on April 23, 2013, 08:42:16 AM
Hello everyone
Please suggest which power system i should use for .46 size balsa wood high wing trainer
Either Electric or Nitro power?
Which one will be better for performance , cost, and maintanance ???

Title: Re: HELP : For selection of power system for .46 size high wing balsawood trainer
Post by: AEROVISHWA on April 23, 2013, 11:26:09 AM
std setup for a .46 trainer is

0.46 engine
4 std nylon gear 56gm servo
4 ch Tx Rx
4.6V NIcd/NiMH battry pack
fuel
booster, propeller, fuel tube,
basic tools
starter/ chicken stick/ or ur fingers.

and most important...--- a TEACHER ...

Title: Re: HELP : For selection of power system for .46 size high wing balsawood trainer
Post by: theleabres on April 23, 2013, 11:33:19 AM
If this is your first plane, go with electric.  You will get comparable performance for less cash and maintenance is much easier.