Brushless setup for PBY Catalina (Guanli)

dmoench · Jun 14, 2009, 10:55 AM

Hello,

I would like any suggestions for a higher powered brushless setup for my Guanli PBY Catalina. I want to use tri blade props for scale looks, but want more than scale power as I will be flying off lakes at 8000 ft elevation.

I've read that some people have put this pair of motors in the Catalina, but I'm not very knowledgeable on electric power systems and don't know if this combo would be a higher powered setup or not.
https://www.hobbycity.com/UNITEDHOBB...idProduct=5686

Thanks.

reacher10 · 06:13 PM

These are the specs.

Wingspan: 1380mm (54.3")
Length: 880mm (34.6")
Flying Weight: 780g (27.5 oz)
Drive System: Twin 370 carbon brush motor with gearbox
Speed Controller: 25A speed controller
Servo: 3x10g
Battery: 8.4 V 1000mah Ni-MH
Control system: 4 CH Multifunctional Radio Transmitter and Micro Receiver
Radio Control Range: > 1000 feet (300m)

I do know it is under powered with the brushed setup. It is also a floater.

Some info here about atlitude effect.

What battery are you going to use?

dmoench · Jun 19, 2009, 12:22 AM

Thanks for the info.

I haven't decided on a particular battery and am open to suggestions.

I have heard the the Turingy motors may be a good fit. I'm looking at the 2209 from United Hobbies.
http://www.hobbycity.com/hobbycity/s...idProduct=5686

If you have any info on these motors and supplier, I would appreciate it.

Jun 14, 2009, 10:55 AM	#1
dmoench Registered User Joined Dec 2004 23 Posts	Brushless setup for PBY Catalina (Guanli) Hello, I would like any suggestions for a higher powered brushless setup for my Guanli PBY Catalina. I want to use tri blade props for scale looks, but want more than scale power as I will be flying off lakes at 8000 ft elevation. I've read that some people have put this pair of motors in the Catalina, but I'm not very knowledgeable on electric power systems and don't know if this combo would be a higher powered setup or not. https://www.hobbycity.com/UNITEDHOBB...idProduct=5686 Thanks.

Jun 14, 2009, 05:54 PM	#2
reacher10 Registered User LI, NY, Joined Oct 2008 1,840 Posts	These are the specs. Wingspan: 1380mm (54.3") Length: 880mm (34.6") Flying Weight: 780g (27.5 oz) Drive System: Twin 370 carbon brush motor with gearbox Speed Controller: 25A speed controller Servo: 3x10g Battery: 8.4 V 1000mah Ni-MH Control system: 4 CH Multifunctional Radio Transmitter and Micro Receiver Radio Control Range: > 1000 feet (300m) I do know it is under powered with the brushed setup. It is also a floater. Some info here about atlitude effect. What battery are you going to use?
	Last edited by reacher10; Jun 14, 2009 at 06:13 PM.

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Jun 19, 2009, 12:22 AM	#3
dmoench Registered User Joined Dec 2004 23 Posts	Thanks for the info. I haven't decided on a particular battery and am open to suggestions. I have heard the the Turingy motors may be a good fit. I'm looking at the 2209 from United Hobbies. http://www.hobbycity.com/hobbycity/s...idProduct=5686 If you have any info on these motors and supplier, I would appreciate it.