Phase 6 or middle phase electric conversion

[Gary Hawksworth]

I live near the east coast which occasionally has the option to fly off the cliffs where we get a rare SE wind. Given this does not happen very often and there is no where to land (other than the sea or a beach with groins) at the bottom if the lift dies I wanted to explore doing an electric conversion. It could also allow me to fly it from a flat field.

 

I know I could buy a ready made plus 5 but I enjoy the building hence wanted to explore if this was an option. Is there space in either of the models to fit an electric conversion? Has anyone done it? Was it straight forwards? did it fly well?

 

Any guidance would be appreciated.

Edited By Gary Hawksworth on 25/07/2019 14:26:51

[Frank Skilbeck]

Having built a Phase 6 many years ago, fitting an electric motor wouldn't be easy as the nose section is quite thin.

If I was doing it then I'd build two fuselages, one as per design for slope soaring and 2nd modified to be wider to take a decent sized electric motor and chosen battery.

[John Muir]

You could try a Phoenix Model Products Pzazz-E. Looks like the same sort of thing and all the conversion work's been done for you. Never had one myself but the kits are all laser cut and seem to have a very good reputation.

[Gary Hawksworth]

Many thanks. Good to know a phase 6 is out of the question. I had a good look at the Pzazz-E and it looked ideal but it also got me looking at other options and in the end decided upon a second hand max thrust lightening on ebay. The main reasons were:

1. John opened my thinking about different models
2. Being foam it is easier to repair
3. it also worked out much cheaper
4. It gets me flying straight away.

...but I look againat the Pzazz-E as a winter project

 

Thanks for your input.

Edited By Gary Hawksworth on 30/07/2019 16:02:10

[Wookman]

You will not go wrong with one of Stan's kits. They are well thought out and very complete. Sounds like Pzazz E would be spot on for you.