David Wainwright

Now see here, If you had bothered reading original post you will see it was a request for info and background as to neivity. Not sure which part of your answer addresses this. For your info, I trained and qualified in Derbyshire several years ago. During a session teaching, I saw folk steering their wings using cordless leaf blowers. I was never after a five grand rig, just a compact and light alternative for extra thrust. If you would care for a lesson get in touch! As for rpm, I'll be happy with max 5000 after doing calculations. Thanks for the unwanted concern however. X

Condescending? You don't know what it means!Edited By David Wainwright on 10/07/2017 20:54:05

Yes, this has been covered and refer to first post re what needed. Seen 80cc motor, batteries and controller for under 500 that will produce what is needed. Didn't want a rocket. Thrust produced by above will be more than adequate. Thanks to those who chose to share knowledge rather than be blind to fact knowledge is only power when shared.

https://hobbyking.com/en_us/turnigy-rotomax-100cc-size-brushless-outrunner-motor.html This says it will power a 27x12 prop so 30x10 ok?

Blimey. That costs more than the motor! Wasn't expecting that! Clearly a couple of lithium car batteries not gonna do either. Thanks for info.

Thank you. Very useful. Guessing lithium power packs and hefty potentiometer needed.

And I'm here for info, not to be judged thanks.

That's a really helpful post. Thanks. Looks like battery packs gonna need reviewing but that's clearly a substantial motor. 10kw kits are over four grand so this looks feasible if can keep price batteries and controller down. Is 150cc equiv to petrol output then? Thanks again for your time, input and taking me seriously.

So how about redneck remedies like converting an alternator or using washing machine motor and inverter?

Guessing this no good? Look at this on eBay http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/112445274581

Must remember not to use hash tags as they make folk think of Donald. Understandably offensive.Edited By David Wainwright on 10/07/2017 14:20:07

Ok, thanks for replies so far. Just to clarify, this was never supposed to be a serious bit of kit designed to fly 90kg. For a start, the wing is what flies it. Am just after a motor to power the prop. As an incentive and seeing as they have just delivered two props by mistake, anyone who can come up with a viable option which falls within parameters, and they pay postage, they can have a free, 30x10" carbon prop as thanks. Remember, I'm not building a rocket.

Using model parts hence question. Unsure why you felt this answer was needed as contribution tho. Thanks anyway.

Actually they are about 4 hp. Even the petrol ones aren't double figures. Original question did say I was after a basic device delivering thrust and I quoted angle grinder experiment Wasn't after Frank whittle plans.

So which set up would you guys say would power it with substantial thrust? Looks like I'm back to drawing board. Oh well.