Terry Plumridge 1 Posted July 25 Share Posted July 25 I realise that this is a very open ended question, but a little advise would be welcome. I have lying around a !0A 2-3s ESC, a 28mm Dia. 2300kv motor, and a 6 x 3 inch folding pusher prop. I would like to put them to use, but really have no idea which aircraft size to go for. Ideally something relatively simple that can take a few knocks and can tolerate light winds. I would prefer to build from plan as opposed to buying a kit. Any help would be most appreciated. Cheers, Terry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Chaddock Posted July 25 Share Posted July 25 (edited) Terry Not a recommendation as such but it might give you an idea of the size of glider? you will likely end up with. In this case a ready made foam 'toy' chuck glider converted to a powered tractor. 1.2m (47") span. A 10A ESC, 6x3 folding prop, 2804 1800kV motor, 850mAh 3s. It weighs 320g (11.25 oz) ready to go. Will fly for 20 minutes under reduced power and glides very nicely too. Edited July 25 by Simon Chaddock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Futura57 Posted July 25 Share Posted July 25 I was going to encourage you to design one of your own 🤔 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Wagg Posted July 25 Share Posted July 25 For a pusher prop (although could it be used as a tractor one ?) how about a "Pushy Cat" - Outerzone :- https://outerzone.co.uk/plan_details.asp?ID=7091 Not sure about your motor/amps/battery size. ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kc Posted July 25 Share Posted July 25 Or Boddo's Dracon also on Outerzone together with Elf 16 or Elf 20. But I reckon pusher props and hand launched rear motor models are too dangerous to the fingers of the launchman, so you might do better giving the prop away to someone with a Bixler type model. I suppose an add on pylon could be used on a glider to utilise the pusher prop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Outrunner Posted July 25 Share Posted July 25 I launch my DB Elf16 underarm, it's had loads of flights and my fingers are still intact. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Plumridge 1 Posted July 26 Author Share Posted July 26 16 hours ago, Futura57 said: I was going to encourage you to design one of your own 🤔 Interesting idea. In my working life I designed and built automated assembly machines, but creating an aircraft that actually flies??? 🤣 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Futura57 Posted July 26 Share Posted July 26 2 hours ago, Terry Plumridge 1 said: Interesting idea. In my working life I designed and built automated assembly machines, but creating an aircraft that actually flies??? 🤣 How hard can it be 😉 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Chaddock Posted July 26 Share Posted July 26 Terry If you really want to use the components you listed then designing something to suite is not as daft as it sounds. The chances of finding a plan for a plane that suites your bits is going to make things rather harder. The normal process is to identify a plan for a plane that you like and then assemble the appropriate bits identified on the plan. You have not said whether you already fly an RC plane. If you do it might help if you could tell us what it is. If you are completely new to the hobby then regardless of the plane you end up with you will need a transmitter and receiver. It is likely to be the most expensive item so the choice does need some care. To make matters worse the options are as big as how much you are willing to spend! You can start to see why a complete ready to fly (RTF)plane that includes everything, is a practical way of getting started. All the choices, good or bad, have been made for you and you know it can fly with that combination of bits. Whether you will be able to fly it is another issue. Have you considered joining a model flying club as a way to get to learn to fly? They may well have a club trainer and instructor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Plumridge 1 Posted July 26 Author Share Posted July 26 Thanks Simon. I am a beginner but successfully doing controlled circuits and landings with an Easy Star. Self taught and a lot of simulator time. Model clubs, in Austria, too expensive for my pension. Maybe I will try to create something, I have everything that I need, and it will be a winter project. Cheers, Terry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin Colbourne Posted July 26 Share Posted July 26 (edited) Why not have a browse through Outerzone? Here is an advanced search for all non-scale pushers At the bottom of each model page there is a button for downloading the plan to print off. Although it is not building from scratch, a lot of converted Lidl Expanded Polypropylene (EPP) gliders have been made into pushers. EPP is forgiving and easily repaired, which are both big pluses for a first model. If you have weeks of repairs between flights, progress will be very slow. Really the best advice is to learn on a tough foamie such as a Bixler 2 and build your preferred model to be your second one. I picked up a well battered but very flyable Bixler 2 at the end of one of the Old Warden events. It was complete with six servos, speed controller, motor and prop. All for twenty quid! This is what an unbattered Bixler 2 looks like: Edited July 26 by Robin Colbourne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kc Posted July 26 Share Posted July 26 Ditch the pusher prop and then you could build any one of many powered gliders. Maybe the Goldberg Electra plan on Outerzone could suit that motor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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