Challenge accepted! A website member has come up with a fascinating solution to my challenge from two weeks ago.
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What was I thinking? Let me explain the logic behind my electric model airplane power system sizing rule.
In practice, what is a good process for finding the best propeller for an electric model airplane? This is a lot harder than it looks.
Balancing the components in your electric power system is key.
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Think you can measure the voltage and current right at the motor? Think again.
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Red Scholefield quotes one of my articles in the current issue of Model Aviation magazine. You can find his column, The Battery Clinic, on page 89 of the July 2012 issue. Thanks, Red! I am thrilled that he liked my article so much that he shared it with all of the AMA members.
Click here to read the full Quick and Easy Model Airplane Sizing article quoted in the magazine.
I happen to know a little about putting together efficient RC airplane power systems.
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