Electric big lazy bee with extended wing
L.C.
bee with extended wings I bought over 5 years ago. All my other
planes are glow plug but I am considering possibly giving electric a
try and was wondering what would be the best recommendation for power
package. I realize that it will be a bit more expensive initialy
since I'll have to buy everything but I want to give it a very serious
try and would like to end up with equipment that would be good enough
to be used with other planes down the road.
Thanks for any input.
Anthony Leslie
motor/speedcontrol/battery combination.
I have no personal experience with the lazy bee, but you could try the RC
Groups descussion board at:
http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?s=75339b72674543090220c15012
8b3059&forumid=4
I'm sure someone in the sports plane forum could give you more in depth
advice on this.
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Rod McRae
Reverse, 8 - 2000mah Nicads, a Master Airscrew 2.5 : 1 gearbox, and use an
11 x 7 MAS Electric prop. I is a good performer, lazy manoeuvres and just a
lot of fun to fly. The M.M. draws about 21 amps with this set-up. Lazy
flying give me about 8 minutes of flight time plus taxi in and off the
runway. I fly off a grass field with the specified Trexler tires. I used a
light version of a covering material -- aerospan, and would not recommend
it. I found that it splits very easily, even handling it causes tears or
splits of the covering. I would use a stronger material -- a light weight
Mylar type -- Ultracote Lite, etc.
A good all around fun model.
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Alan Newman
lcro...@sk.sympatico.ca (L.C.) wrote:
I just called Andy Clancy to see if he had any recommendation for you.
His reply was:
On the low end cost wise, but good performance, a Graupner geared Speed
700.
For a mid tier with better performance, and reliability, an Astroflight
geared 25 Cobalt.
For best performance, versatility, durability, reliability, and fun, go
brushless, for which Andy recommends you call Sean Plummer at Aero Model
for advice on Hacker models (http://www.hackerbrushless.com, phone
480-726-7519).
Not sure how the Astroflight compares to the Hacker cost wise.
Personally, I know there is a lot of magic to be found in a Hacker.
The Graupner/Astroflight/Hacker dealers will be able to advise you on
speed controls and flight packs.
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Achim Stegmeier
Be sure to check out the International Lazy Bee Heompage:
http://lazybee.welcomes-you.com/index.html
I do have the same Beast sitting on the shelf, awaiting completion.
And I'm too unsure what size of motor to use. Somebody recommended
a 700, I thinks that's to big ( read heavy ) by far. The Mainstream on
the cheap side should be 550 to 600, preferrably geared.
Another option, though not exactly cheap is a brushless, but that's
really not necessary for that type of plane. As always YMMV.
Achim
L.C.
> I just called Andy Clancy to see if he had any recommendation for you.
> His reply was:
>
> On the low end cost wise, but good performance, a Graupner geared Speed
> 700.
>
> For a mid tier with better performance, and reliability, an Astroflight
> geared 25 Cobalt.
>
> For best performance, versatility, durability, reliability, and fun, go
> brushless, for which Andy recommends you call Sean Plummer at Aero Model
> for advice on Hacker models (http://www.hackerbrushless.com, phone
> 480-726-7519).
>
> Not sure how the Astroflight compares to the Hacker cost wise.
> Personally, I know there is a lot of magic to be found in a Hacker.
>
> The Graupner/Astroflight/Hacker dealers will be able to advise you on
> speed controls and flight packs.
Talk about friendly assistance. Thanks a lot for the information. I
will look into it today and order what I need. Will make sure that I
let uyou know how it went.
Thanks again.
JVB
market plan sets for his models. I asked HP if they were going to market
his plan sets and they said they didn't know. I doubt they will. Does
anyone know if the plans for the Bee series are available anywhere? Thanks.
John VB
Alan Newman
> I know that Clancy's models are now marketed by Hobby People. He used to
> market plan sets for his models. I asked HP if they were going to market
> his plan sets and they said they didn't know. I doubt they will. Does
> anyone know if the plans for the Bee series are available anywhere?
> Thanks.
>
> John VB
I called Andy Clancy to get your answer. He said that Hobby People and
Global dealers intend to carry the plans, but they haven't gotten those
details worked out yet. First priority was to get the kits in stock,
which most of them are now available. In the mean time, feel free to
call Clancy Aviation at 480-649-1534 and he will get you plans.
Anyone else with a question for Andy? I love a good excuse to give him
a call! Perhaps a really difficult question so that I have to go over
and visit in person!!!!
JVB
John VB