Gaz Elliott Posted December 2, 2012 Share Posted December 2, 2012 Just finished a massive research take and looking for a bit if fun to redeem my sanity. Found the airbug at flying wings. A hovercraft epp foamy for indoor sports hall. Anyone one got one and could tell me the info of the motor all it says is 3000kv . No amp or watt out put . Cheers guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WolstonFlyer Posted December 2, 2012 Share Posted December 2, 2012 I have wanted one for ages, they look like lots of fun!Sorrry cannot help with the motor spec but the "deal" kit comes with a 12A ESC so that should help a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin Kearney Posted December 2, 2012 Share Posted December 2, 2012 The video on the flying wings site of racing three of them round a sports hall looks great fun. Might have to see if I can get some interest at our club meet next week Nice find Gaz. r. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Chambers Posted December 2, 2012 Share Posted December 2, 2012 Our club has a whole bunch of them (4 to 8) every indoor session. Tricky to manoeuvre but great fun. Current trick is to put a cheap gyro on board which really helps controlling it. Also putting a ripstock sheet material on the bottom helps too. Be aware turning quickly at speed can flip it over. Try to put the battery far forwards as possible too.I'm currently making my own micro design from scrap material. Probably won't drive as well but just as fun! Si. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Chambers Posted December 3, 2012 Share Posted December 3, 2012 Forgot to mention that they're running them off 2s packs around 500-1000mAh.Si. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz Elliott Posted December 3, 2012 Author Share Posted December 3, 2012 Will the 7g 35 watt motor on giant shark be any good??? What's the weight of them ?? I imagine about 150g . Or the 3100kv 17g 42 watt from hobby king??? Would like it for next indoor meet in 2week Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz Elliott Posted December 3, 2012 Author Share Posted December 3, 2012 Cheers for replies so far . It does look great laugh weaving round . I have the flying mario kart which drives around as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Chambers Posted December 3, 2012 Share Posted December 3, 2012 I honestly can't remember the drive setup, but around 3000kv sounds about right for a small prop on a 2S pack. The one I looked at had a GWS 4inch diameter prop (pitch I can't remember - but I think around 3" so a 4"x3" prop). I think you can fit a 5inch maximum. Weight I would think 150g absolute maximum. I'd say they probably more around the 75g-100g mark. Though, weight isn't a huge problem. Here is a picture of the airskirt mod that quite a few of them had: The material is standard ripstock as used on kites, parachutes, etc - came from a local kite shop. Apparently it helps the lift a lot and makes it run a lot smoother. I know that John Stennard (from QEF&I magazine) has one, so you could always drop him an email for a bit more info on his setup - or I can ask him at our next indoor session on Sunday if you want. Cheers, Si. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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