Worth a try(Posted on June 26, 2016)
I got one of these just to try it on my Crack Turbo Beaver. Even though my Beaver is grossly over weight (don't know the exact weight) it had plenty of power to hover with no problem with a 3s 8x4.3 setup. The only downside is that this motor is about 10 grams heavier than the recommended motor.
I love these little red motors! I use them as purchased, or rewind them to my liking(Posted on February 10, 2016)
I have quite a few of these, some I use as purchased, but most I rewind to my specs.
I notice that some complain about bent shafts..I have yet to bend one. The problem can be highly minimized by cutting the shaft. Mounting the prop adapter on the long shaft gives it too much leverage. Shaft should be cut just long enough for the prop adapter. Use only as much shaft as required..whether using a prop adapter or prop saver.
Another mod I do is I drill two extra holes for grub screws and tap them to 6-32. Sometimes I re-tap the existing grub screw holes to 6-32 also. It's much easier for me to find 6-32 tap and drill sets and 6-32 set screws than metric. Boxes of 50 set screws for less than $6. I still use Loctite on the screws. Of course, if you already have a metric tap and drill set to match exiting holes then just drill and tap two extra holes.
Another benefit is that not as much force is required on the grub screws and reduces the possibility of distorting the bearing tube.
Good motor for the price(Posted on January 18, 2015)
I use this motor on my Iowa R/C Combat Foamie. We have a big group in Madison, WI flying combat using this motor. Only downside is motor shaft is a bit too easy to bend. 8x4 APC style prop, 20A ESC and 3S 1300mAH battery is great combination.
GOOD VALUE(Posted on May 26, 2014)
HAVE USED THIS MOTOR IN OUR FOMANATOR COMBAT PLANES FOR YEARS. PERFECT INEXPENSIVE POWER FOR THIS USE. WILL MAKE 10 MINUTES ON 3S-1350 WITH THROTTLE MANAGEMENT..
AFTER THREE YEARS OF USE MINE IS GETTING A BIT NOISEY RIGHT NOW.
Affordable Outrunner I used for a 500mm Quadcopter(Posted on March 17, 2014)
The price is def right for this outrunner! Mounting it is a bit tricky, but it has plenty of power! Order extras because the inset hex head screws that set the motor to the mount strip out easily.
Super little motor(Posted on April 5, 2013)
I put this motor in my P51 Mustang with the skywalker 20a ESC and 3s 1300mah 30c gforce batteries. They all work great together. I found with this setup 8x6e props pull 12.62a and 147w, APC 9x6e-14.77a 170w. They have plenty power to swing my favorite props. Plus they are cheap enough to purchase a brand new one if something goes wrong.
The shafts bend like any motor, and replacement shafts are cheap enough. I will recommend to Locktite the grub screws holding the motor on the mount.
My motor now has a "click" to it, and Im not sure why. I might run it until it dies, then buy a new one, at that price I can't afford to say no.
