Lite-stick motor

[Cadet]

How does the lite-stick motor compare with a DC1717 on the Mouse?
Thanks,
Grant http://www.rcmicroflight.com/ubb/biggrin.gif

[Buddly6]

Heavy and powerful (wow, a complete discription using only 3 words!!!! http://www.rcmicroflight.com/ubb/biggrin.gif

[Beau]

I've used the Lite Stik (GWS) motor in not only the Lite Stik, but also several other projects & found it to do just fine - especially at the price.

[SLOW FLYER]

The GWS motor in the Tiny is awesome.

Mine will hover and fly as long as 10 min.

I have seperate servos for each aileron and a rudder servo also.

Sure it added some weight (probably weighs 5 1/2 ounces now), but now it is a total blast to fly.

Curt Knight
SLOW FLYER

[Mitch]

I agree with Slow Flyer. i didnt have enough power in my DC 1717 for my tiny and the motor that Sky hooks and rigging supplied with it was of very poor quality. I strapped on the GWS motor on the tiny and its better than ever.

[Jim]

Slowflyer & Mitch,
What are you guys using for batteries on your GWS powered Tinys? Thanks, Jim

[Mitch]

I have used the regular 6 pack of 110mah. But i find that the flight times are very short (5-6 min). I've been sucked into the lithuim crowd and i am now using 3 li-ion batteries. With the li-ion batteries, i've been getting around 35-45 min run time.

[love to fly]

Does anyone know what prop size would work well with my GWS motor on my tiny. I am currently useing the 0947 and the plane seams under powered.

[MINIRCPLANES]

love to fly,

I've found from personal experimentation that the GWS recommended propellers for any given IPS power system consistently provide the best performance.

Check out GWS's propeller chart for their IPS power systems.
http://www.gws.com.tw/english/product/powersystem/ips.htm

For aerobatic aircraft with the DXA IPS power system their 9X7 prop provides the best performance. For slow flyers the 10X4.7 would be the best choice. Also their S1 and S2 IPS power systems are worth experimenting with. They have lower gear ratios than the DXA's 1:5.86. The recommended propellers for these are 8X6 for S1 and 7X6 for S2.

Also use a battery pack with at least 7 cells (8.4V). The motors can handle the additional voltage. I routinely fly with 9.6V NiMH packs. I use heat sinks on the motors to prevent overheating. At this voltage the direct drive carbon motor with the 3X2 prop is a great performer.

http://www.radiocontrolzone.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=97177

Hope this info helps.
Felix
MINIRCPLANES

[ed_khan]

Tiny sounds like a good airplane. I would be graduating from Lite Stick/TM soon, therefore have question for you!
I have two cell qualcomm; how do you charge three cell lithium battery, and where can I find this charger?
Second Question: could you use a dual motor IPS on tiny, to any benefit?
How fragile is this plane?
Thank you guys, for all the help!:cool:

[MINIRCPLANES]

ed_khan,

I flew my Lite Stick with a Twin S2 IPS system, 8X6 propeller, 7 cell 300 mAh battery and a 5 amp speed control. The aerobatic performance was incredible. There is so much thrust that it almost went vertical. Because of all the surplus thrust, I lost the motor. It pulled itself from the stick mount. It is a good idea to drill a small hole thru the plastic gearbox casing and stick mount. Then insert a thin dowel to keep it in place securely.

Considering that the Lite Stick is a frail airplane. Also by looking at the photos posted by Todd in his web site, I do not see any problems using the Twin IPS on the Tiny.

I must admit that when Todd posted his photos for the new Tiny... I had the same idea. :D

Happy winter modeling,
Felix
MINIRCPLANES