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cd5
09-28-2007, 02:59 AM
After my maiden flight my motor was hot to touch , What is the safe operating temp for motors to run at and whats normal??

Thanx
Simon

mkc2
09-28-2007, 07:35 AM
after doing some normal flying around for 14 minutes ,(changed battery) stock motor was bearly warm.

Kepler
09-28-2007, 09:58 PM
These motors run hot as a rule. Mine is typically 65 deg C (150 F) after a 7 minute flight. Has had about 50 flights like this without any issues todate with the motor. Cant say I like it though. 1100 kv motor runs this hot also. I think I will try a Z series motor next.