jp_vas

Hello all,
I want to get a plane to fly the F3A master sequences (P and F). I am planning to use the AXI 5330/F3A for my plane but I have no experience with large electric airplanes. I have flown for some time now the small electric foamys with no problem but after some reading at the forums I guess the larger electrics are more complicated.
I tried to find in the forums the right ESC, Battery, Prop setup for the AXI 5330/F3A but I found a lot of diferent setups so I am really confused. I hope you can share your experiences with this motor with me.

Questions:

1) What is the correct motor setup i should have for my plane.
2) Can this motor setup handle the master sequences in windy days
3) I have found that the AXI is 120 gr (aprox) heavier than other F3A motors, can I still get my plane under 5 Kg
4) how do i measure and how do i know if i am getting the right amp draw. (im flying at 8530 ft. above sea level)

I really hope you have the time to help me with this.
Thank you

Juan Pablo

LCHelilover

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Juan,

I've flown the AXI 5330 this season in Intermediate pattern and find it very reliable and consistent. I am running a JETI Spin 99 ESC but other alternatives woud be a Castle Creations 85 or 110 ; Jeti 77 or Schultz (sorry don't know the specific designation) controllers. You will need 10S lipos with a capacity of at least 4500 mah-- the Duralite EVO 5350 FAI packs are IMO the best bet right now, but who knows what will be available by next spring. A 20 X 15 APC electric prop is a good starting point and will handle most wind. As for charging, the TP1010's are very popular, but I like the TME Extrema's....other options are also available. Balancers are also suggested. I like the Duralite V Balancers but many use the thunder power balancers, and others are also popular. Good luck and remember when flying electric to pull the power back as much as you can.

G

jp_vas

Thank you for your reply G.
Do you think that your plane is capable of flying the P and F FAI sequences with the AXI?
thanks

Barye

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Yes

LCHelilover

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I would say yes, too.

jp_vas

what is the flying weight of your planes?

LCHelilover

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I have 2 Focus II's, and a Pinnacle - all are slightly less than 5 kilo's.

G

PatternPilot

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yep, many being flow with this same combo and under 5kg.

Scott Anderson
Team Castle Creations
Team Tanicpacks.com

patternflyer1

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I used a F3A motor with a Jeti 90 in my Abbra up until recently.. With 10s Flight Power 5350's it is 10 lb 10 ou..
Before that, I had it in a Pac Patriot, a C.A. Eclipse, and a Focus 2.. All were under 11 lb..

The motor has unlimited power for all the classes.. You'll be happy with it..

C

jp_vas

Thank you for all the comments, I have already bought the motor today so i will give it a try.
do you think Thunder power 5000 batteries will do Ok or do I need 5350 batteries.

patternflyer1

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Both will do you an excellent job..

Chris

patternflyr

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Hey Juan,

I have liked my Axi 5330/FAI motor and it has been a consistent perfoprmer. Here is what I have used on my Black Magic V2...

-Castle Creations 85 HV ESC
-APC 20x15 prop (has good speed in the wind, but I use it all the time. It will still slow down if you pull back the throttle)
-Tanic 5000 mah (5s1p) and Vampower 4500 mah (5s1p) running 2 packs for a flight. I fly Masters and the 4500's do fine. A competition flight might be 3200 mah in no wind and 3600-3700 if it's pretty windy. This combo runs about 80 amps, but I have dialed it back to abpout 77 amps because I don't need that extra power at the top.

My concern for you, since you are flying at a high altitude, is that you may want the extra capacity. I assume that flying at high altitude requires you to use more battery, but I don't know that (someone correct me if I'm wrong). So, I would look at batteries more in the 5000 range. That being said, I love the weight and performance of my Vampower 4500 packs. My plane weighs about 10 lbs, 10 ounces with the Vampower packs verses 10 lbs, 14-15 ounces with my Tanics.

Good Luck,
Emory

patternflyer1

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It would seem that way to me also Emory.. More drag on the airframe and prop..

Chris

jp_vas

The information really helps me a lot thank you.
I think I will use 5000 mah batteries to be sure.
and I have decided to use the Jeti spin 99 controler.

I just have to get the airframe now he he...

Juan Pablo

AndreaBresci

Hello everyone,

Some information sull'Axi 5330/F3A.

With the propeller that AXI proposes 20x13 what is the absorption? And for a program to F3A the new P09 what is the consumption of batteries?

Many thanks to all those who give me the information.

Hello Andrea

rc flyer uk

Hi guys, i know this is quite an old thread but thought i might get a response from someone!!! I have a axi 5330 which i am to use on a home design model, i was wondering what mounts you guys use??? I have found a couple of rubber mounts but am not sure which route to go. so what are you using??

Cheers

Rob

ExFokkerFlyer

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Esprit Models has a good mount that you can set up for most installations.

woodie

For P09 and a 20x13, you should be less than about 3200 mah. The P09 sequence is quite a bit shorter than the P07 sequence. I have flown it at 2500 mah on a calm day. Wind and flying style will all impact your total usage so that is why I said
about '3200 mah'.

Woodie