E5 Gasser

[Chris Olson]

Has anybody ever done a gas conversion on a E5? I have a E5S - 626 and would like to put a G230RC in it. Trex 600's have been done, but can't seem to find a conversion kit for a E5.

[FrankFuss]

There are no conversion kits for an E5, but here are links for Synergy N7 and 766 gas conversions.  Some that built the Synergy N7 gasser (G7Z) say that it comes in around 12 lbs, which is light for a 700 gasser.

http://www.blackoutmods.com/product/g7z-gasser-conversion-kit-synergy-n7/
https://www.helifreak.com/showthread.php?t=804263

http://store.gas-powered-helicopters.com/JC-Designs-Synergy-766-gas-Conversion-Kit-p/gph-ld766-6100.htm
https://www.helifreak.com/showthread.php?t=769439

[Chris Olson]

Yeah, I got a 766 gasser. I like it so much I've totally lost interest in electric.

[Jon Yarger]

I have a g7z gasser. I absolutely love it. It is just under 12 lbs and flys amazingly well.  If your thinking about a gasser I highly recommend it.

[Chris Olson]

I already got a 766 gas, and a Thunder Tiger 716 gasser - both UAV configuration.

My 766 has a VX310 stroker in it. It flies for 45 minutes on 1,050cc of fuel. The TT 716 has 660cc fuel and it will fly for 33 minutes. The Thunder Tiger has a stock G290RC with a TRM Power Pipe on it.

Both are equipped with Pixhawk 2.1 autopilots.  I fly commercial survey work with them.  Needless to say electric power just don't work for my application.

So I'll have to roll my own for the E5. I can design some frame sides and get them CNC cut for a gas conversion.  If I made my own frame sides most of the parts from a Thunder Tiger Raptor gas conversion kit would convert the E5 to piston power.