speedmouse Posted January 5, 2010 Share Posted January 5, 2010 gents . I am jsut wondering what the average weight of a motor with a tank of fuel is . Am just thinkning about buying my first wing and motor but wanna make sure i get the best sort of wing for the weight . Thanks jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete_b Posted January 5, 2010 Share Posted January 5, 2010 gents . I am jsut wondering what the average weight of a motor with a tank of fuel is . Am just thinkning about buying my first wing and motor but wanna make sure i get the best sort of wing for the weight . Thanks jim It will depend what your all up flying weight is , you do not usually count the fuel as when you have used it you could be light on the wing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmer_Dave Posted January 5, 2010 Share Posted January 5, 2010 Hey Pete. Happy n y . Now I've lost over a stone my mate can pass me on his Revo. Over 12 miles he started half a mile behind and finished half a mile infront. So do I buy a Nuc ? They dont need overloading to go fast do they? Or do I get a small efficient wing and load it up? I ask because I think the answers will be interesting to Speedmouse, who started this thread. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedmouse Posted January 5, 2010 Author Share Posted January 5, 2010 ahh yes i should have thought about the fuel like that. is it better to be near the top end of a weight range or near the bottom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete_b Posted January 5, 2010 Share Posted January 5, 2010 Hi Dave The nucleon (so I have been told, not flown one myself) is very similar to the fusion but it is a faster take off and landing. I would go for a smaller more loaded wing to fly faster but you will take off and land faster, it should be more stable in the air due to the higher wing loading it will requier more grunt from your motor to maintain level flight so will use more fuel, if you did get a collapse then it would be a lot more dynamic. But you knew that any way Dave Try a small fusion Dave ( go one or two sizes down and try them) they are REALLY fun when you start to throw them around. PS this is for experienced pilots only to try Speed mouse in my opinion it is better to be heavy on the wing than light Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedmouse Posted January 5, 2010 Author Share Posted January 5, 2010 Ok cool so nearer the top end of the range is better .. IF i said 30kg for a motor i know that might be a little heavy but it would give me a rough guide to go by for choosing a wing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete_b Posted January 5, 2010 Share Posted January 5, 2010 Ok cool so nearer the top end of the range is better .. IF i said 30kg for a motor i know that might be a little heavy but it would give me a rough guide to go by for choosing a wing 30k for motor your weight dressed ready to fly And your reserve Some also take the wing weight in to account. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 5, 2010 Share Posted January 5, 2010 Yes, I normally tell people if they are unsure of the motor but want a wing... assume 30-35kgs. SW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedmouse Posted January 5, 2010 Author Share Posted January 5, 2010 ok gents .. the wing i am looking at for my weight plus 35kg as simon said puts me at 120kg this is the very top of the small wings weight limit and dead in the middle of the medium wing weight range . I know being heavy on a wing is better for penetration against the wind and for speed .. But would it make any real difference in this case. thanks again jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedmouse Posted January 6, 2010 Author Share Posted January 6, 2010 what do you guys think . thanks jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete_b Posted January 6, 2010 Share Posted January 6, 2010 Go for the medium as it will still be stable in the air and you will get a bit longer in the air with the fuel you have Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedmouse Posted January 6, 2010 Author Share Posted January 6, 2010 Hi thank you i was hoping you might say that. Will hopefully be buying my wing in the not to distant future now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete_b Posted January 6, 2010 Share Posted January 6, 2010 Hope to see you in the air soon then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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