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Commercially available geared electric motors for free-flight aircraft. Includes tips on modifying the gears. More ideas on electric motor mounting.
AERO MODELLER #649 Feb 1990 (v.55) pg. 108

Tip on using the motor and cells from a cheap power screwdriver in a model airplane.
AERO MODELLER #654 Jul 1990 (v.55) pg. 407

Pendulum mechanism for testing the thrust of electric motors.
AERO MODELLER #665 Jun 1991 (v.56) pg. 362

Ideas for synchronized operation of two propellers on electric-powered model aircraft. Both one motor and two motor setups are viewed.
AERO MODELLER #674 Mar 1992 (v.57) pg. 24

High potential. Getting started in electrics. A introduction for those taking up electric model flying. Part 1. The basics of electricity (volts, amps, watts, Ohms law) and motors.
AERO MODELLER #714 Jul 1995 (v.60) pg. 38

Testing times. Advice on determining the ideal motor/prop combination for electric control-line.
AERO MODELLER #735 Apr 1997 (v.62) pg. 22

Low cost electrics. An inexpensive home-made power unit uses a low cost motor geared down through a pair of nylon gears and powered by three cells. Ideal for models in the 24" to 26" wing span range weighing between 70 and 100 grams.
AERO MODELLER #737 May 1997 (v.62) pg. 39

Getting started in electric flight. Everything you need to know about selecting a motor, prop, gears, batteries, charging, installation, etc.
AERO MODELLER #745 Dec 19 1997 (v.62) pg. 6

Chart shows the relative power release of three free-flight power sources (rubber, electric, CO.2).
MODEL AVIATION May 1990 (v.16#5) pg. 76

How to overcome R/C interference caused by the electric motor by installing additional capacitors inside the motor housing.
MODEL AVIATION Oct 1991 (v.17#10) pg. 33

Maintenance tips for electric motor gear drives.
MODEL AVIATION Jul 1992 (v.18#7) pg. 50

Technique for measuring motor current.
MODEL AVIATION Jan 1993 (v.19#1) pg. 87

Four different ways to drive multi-propeller model aircraft with electric motors.
MODEL AVIATION Feb 1994 (v.20#2) pg. 76

Static thrust test stand for electric-powered model aircraft. Enables you to determine the total left-over thrust available to move the aircraft after taking into account the weight of the motor, speed control, motor battery, R/C receiver and receiver battery.
MODEL AVIATION Oct 1995 (v.21#10) pg. 52

Tips on replacing the bushing bearings in model automobile electric motors to make them suitable for model aircraft use.
MODEL AVIATION Nov 1997 (v.23#11) pg. 101

Tip on replacing the brushes in model aircraft electric motors before they wear out the commutator.
MODEL AVIATION Nov 1997 (v.23#11) pg. 101

Advice on selecting an electric motor for aircraft models.
RADIO CONTROL MODELS & ELECTRONICS Jul 1990 (v.32#7) pg. 578

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