electric motor orientation

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  • ImpulseIII
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    • Mar 2019
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    #1

    electric motor orientation

    Sorry for this very basic question buy, I bought a Flex innovation 300 extra with out motor. I have a motor from another Flex 300 Extra but cannot fine any documentation on its installation relative to thrust. I have several planes that are angles slightly to the right but have no idea on orientation relative to up or down. Are there any guidelines or is there a video that may provide some insight?
    Thanks in advance....Frank
  • xviper
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    • Jan 2014
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    #2
    Doesn't the new plane have a firewall/motor mount plate? It should be at the appropriate angle for the motor. If not I've built planes that have no motor firewall and the plans say 2 to 3 degrees down.

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    • ImpulseIII
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      #3
      Thanks, what about left/right orientation. The fire wall is flat but one of the flanges on the motor mount is bent inward a few degrees. I am sure the is to provide the proper angle, my problem is I am not sure where the "bent" flange should go relative to the fire wall. (what corner).

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      • xviper
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        #4
        Looking at a couple of my single engine prop planes (tractor), they are down and to the right.

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        • ImpulseIII
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          #5
          OK Thanks

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