Turnigy DST-1200 Brushless Bell Motor 1200kv (USA Warehouse)

 Wishbone 5 points

What thrust could I expect to get with an 8060 prop, 1300 3s 25c and 30a speed controller? Thanks.

 Nick107 106 points

I have used it with a 20A esc, but go with a 25A to be sure

 Ayberk 19 points

You can use 8x4 or anything near it. Prop sizes aren't exact so you can get anything close like 9x4 or 7x5. Just get different size propellers and experiment to see what you like. But here is a good one that works nice. OR001-00308A

 Nicholas 5 points

im using 10x4.5, but it heats up my 18amp esc a little so if ur going to use a bigger prop make sure u at least get a 20amp esc.

 RonRC 1991 points

Kevin, I use the FC 28-22 1200kv motors on lots of projects. This motor has similar specs, so I would recommend using an 18A ESC and either 8x3.8 Slow fly props, or 8x4 3blade props. This is a great combo and seems to have excellent power and the longest battery life. So, the best compromise of power and energy consumption. I'm ordering some of these motors too because the FC 28-22 motors are sold out. I intend to use them in the same manner. This Tricopter has the FC motors on it, but I'm building a Quadcopter and will put these motors on it. Hope this helps and Happy flying!

 msgt81 41 points

assuming that the current motor is a brushed and gear reduction setup. I would remove the motor and gear drive, weigh it and get a brushless motor of the same weight. takes care of cg problems as gear setups/brushed motor are heavier than brushless setups. with a brushless mtr an ESC for a brushless mtr is needed.I don't know what an "Old Timer" cub is so' I can't be any more specific.

 flying dixie 1 points

old timer is a J3-cub,hobby king number sku-j3arf, the 380 motor is brushed and has no gear reduction straight motor direct drive prop goes right on motor shaft.this plane is very similar to the piper cub harbor freight sells pretty basic, has a cheap esc and is powered by a 600mah 8.4v ni-mh battery. if you look at hobby kings planes you will see the old timer cub,

 msgt81 41 points

if you go back to the j3 page, it will give the specs for the stuff needed to get this plane in the air. the only thing is the motor listed turnigy 2408 must not be made as I can't find it. there are alternatives listed. the motor on this page might be a good one. check out the discussions below the plane.

 flying dixie 1 points

thanks ........

 grwarlock 7 points

I bought 4 to use on a quad copter, these things are so out of balance. Tried my best to balance them. Spend the money for better motors, I would not use these on any thing. Vibrate City !

 flying dixie 1 points

Thanks I guess you Can't get something good for that price,, I'll keep shopping around.