E-F1: List of Recommended and Approved Components
Posted: Sat Apr 02, 2011 5:59 pm
There has been a lot of interest in the new Electric Formula One pylon racing event. Many old veterans to pylon racing as well as new guys that have never raced before want to give the event a try. We have seen the recurring inquiry on many internet forums that asks "what kits are available and what are the key components that are approved or recommended for the event?" To this end, I have compiled a list of the approved and recommended key components that make up an electric Formula One model. As time goes on and more kits and components are approved or proven to be successful, I will try to keep the list up to date.
Randy Smith
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NMPRA Electric Formula One - List of Approved and Recommended Components
Approved Motors
Event rules state: All motors shall be approved for use by the EF1 Committee prior to their being entered in competition.
As of Feb-2011 the following motors are approved
E-Flite Power 25 1250kV outrunner motor Product number: EFLM4025B
http://www.horizonhobby.com/Products/De ... =EFLM4025B
Turnigy AerodriveXp 25 SK Series 35-42 1250Kv. Product number: SK3542-1250
http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/stor ... oduct=7072
Arrowind 2820-07, 1300 Kv motor. Product number: BH-1834
http://www.brodak.com/shop_productdetai ... uctID=9066
OS Brushless Motor OSMG9525, 1200 Kv motor. Product number: OMA-3820-1200
http://www.osengines.com/motors/
Great Planes Rimfire EF1 Race 35-45-1250kV Outrunner BL. Product number: GPMG4630
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wt ... LXDGMS&P=7
Hobby King NTM Prop Drive Series EF-1 Pylon Racing Motor 1300KV / 930W
http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/stor ... _930W.html
OS Brushless Motor OSMG9524, 1200 Kv motor. Product number: OMA-3820-1200
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...9524&search=Go
Approved Propeller
Event rules state: Propeller shall be the APC 8 x 8 Thin Electric Propeller, part number LP08080E
http://www.apcprop.com/ProductDetails.a ... e=LP08080E
Recommended Batteries
Event rules state: Lithium Polymer (Lipo) chemistry, maximum four cells, maximum battery pack weight is 325 grams
There are numerous manufacturers and sources of distribution for batteries that meet this requirement.
Two common battery packs used to date are:
Turnigy 4S-2650mah 30-40C
http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/stor ... oduct=9266
Thunderpower 4S-2700mah G6 Pro Power 65C
Part #: TP2700-4SPP65
http://thunderpowerrc.com/html/G6ProPow ... teries.htm
Thunderpower 4S-2700mah G8 Pro Power 70C
Part #: TP2700-4SPF70
http://www.thunderpowerrc.com/2700-mAh_4
Dinogy 4S-2600 65C
http://performancerclipos.com/page8....ct=3&category=
Recommended Speed Controller
Event rules state: Minimum 60 amps capacity, Retail price cap of $150 USD, BEC is optional
Turnigy Plush 60A Product number: TR_P60A
http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/stor ... oduct=2166
Castle Creations Phoenix 60A Product number: PHX-60
http://www.castlecreations.com/products/phoenix-60.html
Castle Creations Phoenix Ice Lite 75 Product number: 010-0070-00
http://www.castlecreations.com/products ... x_ice.html
EFlite 60Amp Pro Switch-Mode Controller Product number: EFLA1060
http://www.horizonhobby.com/Products/De ... D=EFLA1060
Approved Kits
Event rules state: All designs, past and future inclusive, shall not be entered in competition until three (3) accurate views or photos of the model and the full-scale prototype aircraft have been submitted to the NMPRA EF1 Approval Committee and approved.
ARF kit:
LR-1A Pogo Product number: EFL4200
http://www.horizonhobby.com/Products...ProdID=EFL4200
EFlite Shoestring Product number: EFL4205
http://www.horizonhobby.com/Products...ProdID=EFL4205
Nitroplanes Miss Dara Product number: 28A05-Dara-Kit
http://www.nitroplanes.com/28a05-dara-kit.html
Great Planes Proud Bird Product number: GPMA1260
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...&I=LXCPFP&P=ML
Hanger 9 Sundowner 36
http://hangar-9.com/Products/Related...PRA%29%20Setup
Airborne Models Outrageous and Scarlet Screamer
http://www.airborne-models.com/html/pro ... ductID=163
HobbyKing Invictus
http://hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__ ... _ARF_.html
Laser Cut Wood Kits:
Wagner Solution from Archie Adamisin
http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showt...1469465&page=2
Little Toni and TomCat from SuperTRC.com
http://www.supertrc.com/results.asp?category=14
Nemesis from Red Jensen
http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1385632
Fandango from Doug Sewell, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
http://www.dslaserworks.com and the contact email is doug@dslaserworks.com
Miss Lynn and Thunder Chicken from Matney Models
http://www.matneymodels.com/vixen.html
Polecat from RBC Kits On-Line
http://www.rbckits.com/shop/index.php?_ ... ductId=672
Randy Smith
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NMPRA Electric Formula One - List of Approved and Recommended Components
Approved Motors
Event rules state: All motors shall be approved for use by the EF1 Committee prior to their being entered in competition.
As of Feb-2011 the following motors are approved
E-Flite Power 25 1250kV outrunner motor Product number: EFLM4025B
http://www.horizonhobby.com/Products/De ... =EFLM4025B
Turnigy AerodriveXp 25 SK Series 35-42 1250Kv. Product number: SK3542-1250
http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/stor ... oduct=7072
Arrowind 2820-07, 1300 Kv motor. Product number: BH-1834
http://www.brodak.com/shop_productdetai ... uctID=9066
OS Brushless Motor OSMG9525, 1200 Kv motor. Product number: OMA-3820-1200
http://www.osengines.com/motors/
Great Planes Rimfire EF1 Race 35-45-1250kV Outrunner BL. Product number: GPMG4630
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wt ... LXDGMS&P=7
Hobby King NTM Prop Drive Series EF-1 Pylon Racing Motor 1300KV / 930W
http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/stor ... _930W.html
OS Brushless Motor OSMG9524, 1200 Kv motor. Product number: OMA-3820-1200
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...9524&search=Go
Approved Propeller
Event rules state: Propeller shall be the APC 8 x 8 Thin Electric Propeller, part number LP08080E
http://www.apcprop.com/ProductDetails.a ... e=LP08080E
Recommended Batteries
Event rules state: Lithium Polymer (Lipo) chemistry, maximum four cells, maximum battery pack weight is 325 grams
There are numerous manufacturers and sources of distribution for batteries that meet this requirement.
Two common battery packs used to date are:
Turnigy 4S-2650mah 30-40C
http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/stor ... oduct=9266
Thunderpower 4S-2700mah G6 Pro Power 65C
Part #: TP2700-4SPP65
http://thunderpowerrc.com/html/G6ProPow ... teries.htm
Thunderpower 4S-2700mah G8 Pro Power 70C
Part #: TP2700-4SPF70
http://www.thunderpowerrc.com/2700-mAh_4
Dinogy 4S-2600 65C
http://performancerclipos.com/page8....ct=3&category=
Recommended Speed Controller
Event rules state: Minimum 60 amps capacity, Retail price cap of $150 USD, BEC is optional
Turnigy Plush 60A Product number: TR_P60A
http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/stor ... oduct=2166
Castle Creations Phoenix 60A Product number: PHX-60
http://www.castlecreations.com/products/phoenix-60.html
Castle Creations Phoenix Ice Lite 75 Product number: 010-0070-00
http://www.castlecreations.com/products ... x_ice.html
EFlite 60Amp Pro Switch-Mode Controller Product number: EFLA1060
http://www.horizonhobby.com/Products/De ... D=EFLA1060
Approved Kits
Event rules state: All designs, past and future inclusive, shall not be entered in competition until three (3) accurate views or photos of the model and the full-scale prototype aircraft have been submitted to the NMPRA EF1 Approval Committee and approved.
ARF kit:
LR-1A Pogo Product number: EFL4200
http://www.horizonhobby.com/Products...ProdID=EFL4200
EFlite Shoestring Product number: EFL4205
http://www.horizonhobby.com/Products...ProdID=EFL4205
Nitroplanes Miss Dara Product number: 28A05-Dara-Kit
http://www.nitroplanes.com/28a05-dara-kit.html
Great Planes Proud Bird Product number: GPMA1260
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...&I=LXCPFP&P=ML
Hanger 9 Sundowner 36
http://hangar-9.com/Products/Related...PRA%29%20Setup
Airborne Models Outrageous and Scarlet Screamer
http://www.airborne-models.com/html/pro ... ductID=163
HobbyKing Invictus
http://hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__ ... _ARF_.html
Laser Cut Wood Kits:
Wagner Solution from Archie Adamisin
http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showt...1469465&page=2
Little Toni and TomCat from SuperTRC.com
http://www.supertrc.com/results.asp?category=14
Nemesis from Red Jensen
http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1385632
Fandango from Doug Sewell, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
http://www.dslaserworks.com and the contact email is doug@dslaserworks.com
Miss Lynn and Thunder Chicken from Matney Models
http://www.matneymodels.com/vixen.html
Polecat from RBC Kits On-Line
http://www.rbckits.com/shop/index.php?_ ... ductId=672