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Boeing Sonic Cruiser Parkflyer
This is a simple profile model of the Sonic Cruiser concept Boeing developed back in 2000-2002. It's built entirely of BlueCore foam and is powered by two GWS IPS motors mounted pusher-style on the back of the nacelles. Control is provided by ailerons on the aft wing and a full-flying canard. Despite its racy appearance, this model is actually quite docile and easy flying. And due to the very light wing loading, it can easily fly in a baseball diamond-sized field. This model has special appeal to me because I spent three years of my career as a design engineer on the Sonic Cruiser program.
Specs: Wing span: 30.9 in Wing area: 242 sq in Weight RTF: 10.5 oz as pictured Wing loading: 6.3 oz/sq ft Motor: Two GWS IPS with A gearing Prop: GWS 8x6 slowflyer Battery: 3s 1000 mAh Li-Po Radio equipment: GWS R4P receiver, GWS Pico BB servos, 10 amp ESC Build thread: https://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=249669 ImagesView all Images in thread |
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Last edited by jetset44; Jun 16, 2009 at 01:18 AM.
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Sonic Crusier ESC question
I previously built the Avro Vulcan that was featured in the AMA Magazine. I want to build the Sonic Cruiser. What type of connector will I need to get to operate two motors off of one ESC?
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Note you can only use one ESC for two motors if you're using brushed motors (like I did on this model). Brushless motors require one ESC for each motor.
That said, you can use either a standard Y-connector, or better yet do as I did and simply solder the wires together (which eliminates the need for a connector). Good luck! |
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Outlet for GWS motors etc
Where can I go to find an outlet for the GPS motors and servos in the United States?
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Good question--and I don't know. I haven't even seen a GWS motor in quite some time. The vast majority of the industry has gone brushless. I also don't know what an equivalent brushless motor would be for the GWS motors I originally used, either.....that would take some research. I'm sure there is one, though, just have to find it.
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