ZPI Blog
Blogs are somewhat outdated these days. For the most part blogging has been replaced with the many social media options, Instagram, X etc. This to me is a little bit sad. Blogs offer an outlet that is owned by and controlled by the host rather than a corporate entity.
This post is a summary of the weight of all the parts going into my build. It gives me an idea of the final AUW and guides me on any changes I need to make to reduce final weight.
| Part Required | Model Selected | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | GNB 4000 mAh 3S 70C LiPo | 260.0g |
| Motor | T-M... |
For my newest plane build I will be using a motor I bought some time ago, the TS-Motor AS2317 KV1400.
I use eCalc - propCalc to calculate some thrust values for three types of prop I already have in my box. All are using a 3S battery and a 40A ESC as I have these sat in my box also.
Prop 1 : G...
Wing Area and Wing Loading
Wing loading is the relationship between the area of the wings and the all up wieght (AUW) of the plane. The wing loading determines the behaviour of the plane. Gliders have the lowest wing loading, Fighter jets have typically very high wing loading. The wing loading det...
I like to fly.
