discussion Stupid question time

[Guest]

Ok guys and gals, before I ask this question there’s 2 rules:

1)If it’s possible to be flamed from this forum for asking the dopiest question ever, then please read no further.

2)I accept no liability for injuries caused to yourselves or others caused by bumping into people or objects due to having laughed your heads off and, therefore, having lost the power of sight.

So, here goes; Given the power/weight ration of modern electric motors, shouldn’t it be possible to convert plastic model Aeroplanes for lightweight r/c?

Steve.

 

[Guest]

I think not much tooooooooooooo heavy

 

[Guest]

It's not the power to weight ratio of the motor that is the issue it is the ability of the model to overcome its weight by generating lift.

The model would have to travel at a staggering speed to generate enough lift to overcome its weight.

 

[Guest]

No rules at all , no such thing as a stupid question, only stupid answers. If you do a search for "smallest flying model airplane" you will find the answers, look at the weight and construction methods. Bunkie has it right. We presume you mean Airfix type models. Other types of "plastic" kits fly very well and lots are scale types (Flying Styro kits for example) some of them 20" span not too far away from 24th scale. Weight means speed, the ones that fly slowly round the lounge are a very few grammes in weight. Check the 1/72nd scale "Zero" on the Aeronutz site from South Leics, UK