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Motor Selection, reliable brands and sources.

Posted by Ron Jacobs on May 1, 2010 at 9:40am

I am in the process of building my first plane and at the design phase, giving thought to motors (outrunner mainly).

There are so many available "brands" out there...does anyone have recommendations for good quality motors in the 400 class that are well made, efficient a d dependable.

I have been recently looking at the Pulso brand and liking them.

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Ron Jacobs May 2, 2010 at 11:31am

Also found Scorpion brand competition at what appear to be decent pricing. The site also sells parts and kits which is interesting and nice to be able to repair a motor gone bad, perhaps. Shipping seems reasonable.

http://www.gobrushless.com/shop/index.php?app=ccp0&ns=catshow&a...

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Gary Mortimer May 1, 2010 at 11:29am

Anything with AXI written on it, I hear Microdan is good as well.
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Nathaniel Caner May 1, 2010 at 10:48am

Ron,

Can't say I've ever heard of "Pulso" brand. What kind of aircraft are you building? Is this a scratch project, or a kit? There are a lot of good brands out there. What suppliers do you regularly use I.E. Towerhobbies etc. What type of performance are you looking for, trainer, sport, aerobatic, 3D? You said you were building "your first plane". Is that as in first ever, or first scratch project?