I Need Your Help - Electric Plane Issue

[rfilloram]

:confused: I have a few planes and transmitter/receiver/servo sets (AM) that are in great condition, but about 15 years old (all Futaba) and I would like to use them for the electric conversion.

(2) Questions-

1. Can my Futaba receiver (model FP-R4F = 4 ch.) work with todays electronic speed controls?

2. What size electric motor (and battery setup) would I need to power a 52" wingspan - approx. 34oz (this is the weight with the plane, servo's, receiver, and RX battery pack - not the motor & motor bat's? PLEASE HELP

[aeajr]

I don't know if the radio would pass current FCC standards. However it would probably work with current ESC.

At 52" wing span and 34 oz, this plane is going to have a very very high wing loading. You are going to need a lot of power and speed to keep it flying. It will probably over 40 oz with motor and batteries if you use Lipos.

Can't tell you what motor to use. Someone else will have to advise.