Finishing Parts
The following are suggested parts. Equivalent components can be substituted with the understanding
that the goal is weight savings. "Light is MIGHT!" applies to these indoor planes.
○ Main (nose) Motor:
For 2S operation:
1600 kv to 1800 kv
20
– 25 grams
Suitable for 2S operation
For 3S operation:
1200 kv to 1600 kv
20
– 25 grams
Suitable for 3S operation
○ Tail Motor:
For 3S operation:
3100 kv
13 - 15 grams
Suitable for 3S operation
○ Main (nose) Propeller:
Use what is appropriate for your motor. For the above kv's / cell counts:
■ 1480kv -> 2S or 3S use 8x4 GWS Electric
■ 1260kv -> 3S use 8x4 GWS Electric
■ 1660kv -> 2S or 3S use 8x4 GWS Electric (watch the throttle on 3S!)
○ Tail Propeller:
Tail prop should be a 3D (bi-directional) prop. The one used on our prototype was one of
the Horizon Hobbies' / Blade 200 QX 3D props, part number: BLH7715. This prop is too
large a diameter for the 3100 kv motor so should be cut down to 4" diameter.
○ Main (nose) ESC:
Suggested weight range for ESC is ~13 g and ~ 10 to 12 Amps such as.
○ Tail ESC:
Suggested weight range: 6 to 9 g.
12 to 20 Amps.
Opto preferred / remove the red wire from the Rx connector!
MUST be bidirectional!
○ Receiver:
Keep the receiver weight down. Remove the case (if it's not a gyro / stabilizing type) if
possible. The receivers used should be 3 to 8 grams max.
○ Servos:
The plane needs 3 servos:
■ Aileron:
9 gram
■ Elevator/Rudder:
5 gram
○ Flight Batteries:
