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move on from the 400 and 600 size of motors. At first
sight this appears to be an expensive step and indeed it
can be. Bigger models suggest cobalt motors and large
cell counts to suit, an effective solution, but there are
other ways. The SPEED 700 on a gearbox is a powerful
package on ten to 14 cells. Gearboxes are available to
use two (or more) 540 type motors together, driving a
single shaft, these have been used to successfully
convert the Flair Scout series models. And of course the
twin (or more) motored model holds no fears for the
electric flyer, electric power is the way to crack that
particular nut. Electric flight is still in it's early days, do experiment, you may well find a better solution to many of it's problems. Finally... Always fly safely, do not put yourself or anyone else at risk. If you are new to model flying seek out your local club, your model shop should be able to help, your new model will last longer if you do. Get properly insured either through the British Model Flying Association or other model flying body providing specialist insurance. Treat motors with propellers attached with the greatest respect. ALWAYS treat batteries as if they are fully charged even if you are positive that they are flat. Sooner or later one won't be. A 'live' electric model can be more dangerous than it's I/C counterpart because moving the throttle stick forward with your coat, or a blast of interference will start the motor. Wear good quality UV protecting sunglasses whenever the sky is bright, you'll look cool and keep your eyesight longer. When internal combustion flyers tell you that electric flight doesn't work, smile politely and prove them wrong. And if they still persist in chastising your efforts consider that experience has proven that we will have the last laugh, when they lose their flying site due to noise and we quiet flyers take it over. Consider this, flying electric models is the only way that you will ever find to buy your fuel with the household budget, consider it but don't say anything lest we are found out. And despite what the world seems to prefer you to do, go forth, fly electric and have fun. All the best. Graham
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