Why electric

[tad]

Getting back into flying after long hiatus. Previously owned x-cell 60, TSK Mystar 30, and Kalt 30.

Trying to make a decision on whether or not to go MA electric or gas. Is it me or is half the talk on the forums about problems and decisions with batteries, chargers, balancers, ESC, regulators, motors, and gear ratios. Am I missing something or is there a real advantage to electric helis?

[TomC]

Getting back into flying after long hiatus. Previously owned x-cell 60, TSK Mystar 30, and Kalt 30.

Trying to make a decision on whether or not to go MA electric or gas. Is it me or is half the talk on the forums about problems and decisions with batteries, chargers, balancers, ESC, regulators, motors, and gear ratios. Am I missing something or is there a real advantage to electric helis?


Tad,

It's a tough decision Mate. Sounds like you've made the right first one already, a MA heli!

When you say gas, I assume you mean a gasser like the Spectra-G. A local flying mate of mine (and MA guru; gas, nitro, and electric) has 3 of these and they fly great. Maybe not as much raw power as my electric 10s Ion-x, but still very good performance, and much more runtime (+15 min vs. 5-8 min).

Personally I love large (90 sized) electrics because they are very clean and, when properly set-up, are very reliable. While they are quiet, they still have enough blade and gear noise to give them a lot of presence. The vibration levels are low so your electronic components last a long time.

Large electrics do require you to get a good understanding of basic electric principals, but this is not rocket science, and is pretty easy to learn. Also, you need the right support equipment like batteries, power supplies, chargers, balancers, soldering equipment, and monitoring devices/meters.

As far a motor/esc/battery/gear ratio selection goes, I'm sure if you talk to the guys at MA and tell them the kind of flying you're after, they will be able to advise you and set you up correctly.

Good luck with your decision Mate. I think that either an Ion-x2 or Spectra-G would both be excellent choices.

Cheers,

Tom C

[PG 378]

Hi tad,

Here are a few reasons to get an electric:
1: No fuel
2: No clean up time
3: All you have to take to the field is a heli and radio
4: The heli pays for itself...as the price for nitro ranges from $25-$32 a gallon; whereas, once you buy the batteries the cost is done.

Here are a few reasons to get a nitro:
1: Batteries can get a little pricey. ($300+/-)
2: Longer flight time (8-10mins versus 4-5mins)
3: No temp related ESC cut-outs.
4: Once the motor is tuned and cranking=POWER!

Were you the planning on a MXR Razor or a Stratus:confused:

Paul G.
PG378

[franky92]

why electric? no oil, no mess, no bad engine bearing, no muffler, no starter needed, less noise...
That's it! :YeaBaby: