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e-Electric Conversions > Pegasus .18 Nitro Conversion

doorman
Elite Veteran
Location: E.Berne, NY

Well, I have finally come up with some time to pop a little post on my latest project.... with the help of MichaelC, here on RR....
Mike did the calculating and motor mount layout so that we could convert the .18 sized Pegasus to an electric....
We ended up using an AXI 2826-08 with a 14t pinion and running on A123 packs (2-6 cell packs) with an Align 75 amp esc... I will be also trying the Jeti 70 opto once I get it in to see how that works... so still experimenting a little...
It is actually a very simple mode to make and it really brings this heli to life!!!! (not that it is bad on the nitro...) but just a more consistent power, and seems to actually have more power...
It runs the head at 1850 for 11 minutes in the scale body that I am using, but we will be running another in P&B very soon to see how that works out too....as it sits right now, my scale Scout weighs in at 7 pounds when ready to go.. and once painted and fully ready maybe another 1/2 pound....and it is an awesome flying machine... I took it to CT for the St Patrick's Day all night indoor fly in and it was nothing short of a thing of beauty (even though it is one BUTT UGLY heli!!!!

) Smooth and stable and flew perfectly the entire evening....

We have made up the mounts and will have links to were to purchase the other parts needed, but the heli can be seen and purchased at www.pegasusheliusa.com There are a lot of things still to be tested this season, but there is a lot of good stuff that will, if it isn't already, available soon....
Here are a couple of shots.... I am traveling so the pictures are limited.. and there is still some cleaning up and final wiring to do once it is in paint... I will post some complete pic's too....
Feel free to contact me with any questions....

Stan

If there is a cure for this, please don't tell me about it!!!

03-26-2008 01:18 AM

shooter
Senior Heliman
Location: Southwick MA.

It's Electric, and I don't mean the electric slide dance, it does dance how ever, congrads to Stan and Mike for a job well done and the efforts put forth are seen in the sky when this little bird takes to the air. To see it is very cool, to fly it is even WAY COOL, thanks for all your efforts Stan and Mike.
From the guy who has not given up on the smaller size helis,
as the saying goes SIZE DOESN'T MATTER ANY MORE we just having fun.

See you at the field

Shooter

03-26-2008 01:16 PM

doorman
Elite Veteran
Location: E.Berne, NY

It's Getting Closer!!!!!

Not quite done yet, but it is very close....making myself wait to pull the tape of the blades!!!!!!

Graphics will go on Monday evening and it will be getting it's first outdoor flights hopefully on Wed or Thursday......

Stan

If there is a cure for this, please don't tell me about it!!!

04-13-2008 03:45 AM

shooter
Senior Heliman
Location: Southwick MA.

Looking good Doorman. Looking forward to seeing it this coming week Great job, You DA man..............

Shooter

04-14-2008 02:32 AM

PJRono
Senior Heliman
Location: Ham Lake, MN - USA

Looks way cool!! Good Job!!

The Crappie Flop is my favorite dance!

04-14-2008 03:45 AM

doorman
Elite Veteran
Location: E.Berne, NY

Better Shots!!!!

Here are a couple of better shots taken at our indoor arena....
I am REALLY happy with this conversion and the heli just lends itself to the project!!!!!

Glad you guys like it!!!!!!!! Thanks, Stan

If there is a cure for this, please don't tell me about it!!!

04-14-2008 12:56 PM

doorman
Elite Veteran
Location: E.Berne, NY

A few Flying Shots....

"Thanks" Norm, the pictures you took are great!!!!!

Stan

Still have to paint the blades, add the dummy turbine, and find a pilot!!!!!!!
This has been a fun little project and my first attempt at this size electric scale.... learned a LOT and still a lot more to go.....

Stan

If there is a cure for this, please don't tell me about it!!!

04-20-2008 02:13 AM

raptormandan
Senior Heliman
Location: springhill florida

electric conv

hey stan.looks real good.. amazing what cold winter days will have you to do... but then again im down here in florida appreciating the fine work of some up north friends... say hi to dick dills for me,,ohhhh keep shooter off the sticks... ahhh he will be runnin from all the hot chicks at the field anyways...rmd

04-24-2008 11:07 PM

doorman
Elite Veteran
Location: E.Berne, NY

raptormandan

I hear that your were trying to "TAX" Ron's memory!!!!!! He probably didn't sleep at all last evening trying to remember!!!

And to tell you the truth, I have not seen him run yet....

With all the building I have been doing this winter, I ran out of time and still have three to finish plus get my own ready.... so enjoy those nice warm temps... I will still be building in them this season!!!!! And loving every minute of it

Glad you like the Scout.... it gets a lot of attention wherever I take it and with the Pegasus mechanics the conversion is so easy to do.... we have a couple of more "E-Peg's" that will be in the air VERY SOON!!!! Stay tuned!!!!

Thanks, Stan

If there is a cure for this, please don't tell me about it!!!

04-25-2008 11:20 AM

Ace Dude
Elite Veteran
Location: USA

Nice job! That looks great!

04-25-2008 12:29 PM

doorman
Elite Veteran
Location: E.Berne, NY

Conversion Info..... Update

Well, I have been working away on the Pegasus conversions and now have 2 flying in fuselages, with number 3 on the table along with a pod and boom machine flying.... and all is going very well with these... so if you are interested in a nice set of mechanics with a little size to them (about the same size as a 30 machine) that will run with 500mm blades you might want to take a look at this.

The site to visit will be: http://www.pegasushelisusa.com/
And they will be offering a deal on a P&B version mechanics for less then $200.00 VERY SOON..... and that will include a motor mount so that you can choose your own electronics....
This has proven to be a VERY smooth perfect set of mechanics for the scale applications.... and we are trying different combo's of motors and batteries, so keep checking in.... I would say the mechanics sale will begin just after July 4th weekend, but feel free to contact them and reserve one now because there will be a "limited" supply of these.... so if you are looking for a great heli that converts easily to electric and has some size to it... take a look...
And feel free to contact me with any other questions you might have...

I will be adding some up to date pictures later...

Thanks, Stan