Catalina - Electric

The Catalina was constructed from RCM Plans. It is powered with two AXI Motors. Two Pararally connected Lipo batteries (12.6v 1500 mAh) were used to power the motors.

The Engine cowlings were casted from Glass Fibre Fabric

The Spinners were turned out in my CNC Lathe Machine.

Though the Catalina was stable in calm air, It was slightly underpowered. At a later stage I will be try this with more powerfull motors.

Model Specifications

Wing Span : 84" with the floats up
Wing Area : 876 sq. inches
Wing Loading : 29 oz. / sq. ft.
Weight : 10.5 lbs. with a monokoted wing
Takeoff run : 100-200 feet
Fuselage length : 51 inches
Constructions : Fiberglass fuselage, foam core balsa sheeted wings
Engines : .40 - .46 cu.in. using 8 oz tanks in each nacelle


Video of the Flight