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Old 01-21-2011, 04:36 PM
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Default Tower Vista power system

I have a tower vista with no motor are esc in it. I am wondering if you guys think a rimfire 400 motor with a 25a esc and a 1500 3 cell lipo would give me enough power to make it go. I am not wanting a fast plane just somthing to get it up in the air, and since I have theparts listed on hand I was hoping it would work, Thanks in advance for your help.
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Not really, it won't have much climb. SInce you have it I'd try it but I don't think you'll be happy.

In mine, I can hover it... Overkill but half the weight of the original brushed motor.

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Is the link the motor you are using? what size esc are you using with it?
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A 60A Turnigy Plush is more than enough. I'm running a 10X6 folder.
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A 140 watt motor would be adequate. I would target 180+ watts.

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