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Expert: Ken Myers - 11/3/2009


Question

twin stars
I have 4 Twins all with the HI Max motors that Multiplex sells as a power pack. I would to know if the 480 D Permax Motors would offer better performance than the HI Maxs. The HI Max with a 6x9 prop realy has speed and power.Thanks: Victor Mann

Answer
Hi Victor,

The Permax 480 motors are brushed motors.  The HiMax you are using are brushless.  Sounds to me like you are happy with the HiMax motors.  Except for simpler set up, there is really no reason to go with brushed motors, as it appears you've already figured out how to do twin motor brushless set ups.

Sincerely,
Ken

Ken Myers

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I can answer beginning, advanced and expert questions about electrically powered R/C model aircraft, and many questions about R/C model aircraft of all types, except helicopters. I`ve been building, flying and designing R/C model aircraft for 40 years.

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I have been building and flying radio controlled model aircraft since 1960. I'm the president of the Electric Flyers Only, Inc., located in southeasten Michigan. I'm a past president of the National Electric Aircraft Council. I'm vice-president of the Midwest R/C Society. I was president and main founder of the UFO (Union Lake Flying Organization). I've built and flown most types of model aircraft except helicopters.

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