Originally Posted by SteveFlysloco

I just assembled the Liberty Bipe XL and am having trouble finding a motor that fits the weight requirements of 50g max.
Any suggestions. Will be flying outdoors in a breeze. Specs call for up to a 2216.

SteveFlysCrayCray,

I'll take a stab at this since I have had one of these for long time, Here is a 60 gr solution, but that 60 gr includes everything, X mount, bullets and prop adapter.

Angel Series from SunnySky

2212 1400 Kv

Does very well with stock GWS 9 X 5 DD prop, I custom cut a GWS 10 X 6 DD down to 9 X 6 at got these numbers a while back.

Amps peak 25.6 Amps, Watts peak 280 Watts, Volt's Min 10.7 Volts on a fresh 1150 mAh 3S batt.
Thrust was 875-900 gr.

Works for me...

Mark R.

old_coastie

Well let’s see how this goes

Came out pretty well. Now to find some calm winds and get the stones to give it a maiden. 262g rtf with 3s850, emax 2204 2300kv, Dal 6x4 and an 18a esc

Didn't think the landing was this hard, but boy it cracked open.
What kind of foam was used in the kit?

Was not a great maiden. But, a little foam and some glue and she'll be ready to try again!

Bought the kit from WMPF. Nice kit. And has just about everything you will need except electronics.
Just finished mine and made the maiden flight yesterday. Bit of breeze but not bad. Also cool on the fingers!
After two flights, still just becoming familiar with the flight characteristics.
Made two videos with my GoPro.
Think I am really going to like it.

Joe

Joe's Mako Seaplane - First Flight (3 min 45 sec)

Originally Posted by jpgilbert

Bought the kit from WMPF. Nice kit. And has just about everything you will need except electronics.
Just finished mine and made the maiden flight yesterday. Bit of breeze but not bad. Also cool on the fingers!
After two flights, still just becoming familiar with the flight characteristics.
Made two videos with my GoPro.
Think I am really going to like it.

Joe
https://youtu.be/LpbIqNNcpmo

Great Job, those landings were smoother than a baby's bottom.

Left you a TU and even subscribed over in YT land..

Mark R.

old_coastie

(old_coastie - RCG = RC Stuff - YT)

Originally Posted by BrownEyedFool

Came out pretty well. Now to find some calm winds and get the stones to give it a maiden. 262g rtf with 3s850, emax 2204 2300kv, Dal 6x4 and an 18a esc

Maiden?????

Do you need me to "Double Dog Dare" you? I can, I have in the past...

o_c

Originally Posted by old_coastie

Great Job, those landings were smoother than a baby's bottom.

Left you a TU and even subscribed over in YT land..

Mark R.

old_coastie

(old_coastie - RCG = RC Stuff - YT)

Thanks, Mark!
Hoping to fly it again this coming Sunday! Weather looks better. I want to see how it compares to my "Flying W" and Polaris.

Joe

Originally Posted by old_coastie

Maiden?????

Do you need me to "Double Dog Dare" you? I can, I have in the past...

o_c

It has flown, crashed, fixed and flown again in the interim. Nice little plane.

Originally Posted by BrownEyedFool

It has flown, crashed, fixed and flown again in the interim. Nice little plane.

In my best South Park voice

They killed (and then brought back to life) Mako? Those Bastards!

That's the "Mini-Mako" isn't it?

o_c

Yeah, hand cut and done in model plane foam on a whim

I built my Mako back in 2013. We don't have many float fly events around here so it mostly hangs in the garage. But I was out at an event yesterday and one of the guys captured this shot. It's still a lot of fun to fly.

Marc

Originally Posted by AtomicFlyer

I built my Mako back in 2013. We don't have many float fly events around here so it mostly hangs in the garage. But I was out at an event yesterday and one of the guys captured this shot. It's still a lot of fun to fly.

Marc

Mako's aren't just for water... Just sayin...

Mark R.

old_coastie

Originally Posted by BrownEyedFool

It has flown, crashed, fixed and flown again in the interim. Nice little plane.

OBTW I now have custody of said airframe and have re-propped and re-powered...

Stupid is as stupid does...

o_c

WMPF BEF Mini Mako 4S (5 min 51 sec)

Took mine off of Triple Tree Lake for the 2nd time. Still love this plane. I take it frequently to my IMAC events cuz its good in calm & wind, and also my only real night flyer. It's perfect for those dewy grass mornings!