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Forum: Engineers & Technicians

17th Sep 2014, 12:09

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What RPM do flight control motors spin at?

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Posted By kenpimentel

re: FADEC Thanks for supplying the RPM and...

re: FADEC
Thanks for supplying the RPM and wattage of those alternators, I was missing that. They are well suited as windmill generators.

re: power requirements
Yes, all their high-tech gear...

Forum: Engineers & Technicians

15th Sep 2014, 13:02

Replies: 23

What RPM do flight control motors spin at?

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Posted By kenpimentel

The Tacho Generators look interesting, but I...

The Tacho Generators look interesting, but I think they are primarily used for rotational feedback. Sure, they create a voltage, but I don't think they can produce much power. It's hard to say since...

Forum: Engineers & Technicians

15th Sep 2014, 12:39

Replies: 23

What RPM do flight control motors spin at?

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Posted By kenpimentel

Thanks for all of the suggestions. I have more...

Thanks for all of the suggestions. I have more research to do on some of your suggestions.

Right now, I have a windmill built out of the hard plastic from a luggage case that is mounted on a bike...

Forum: Engineers & Technicians

12th Sep 2014, 20:30

Replies: 23

What RPM do flight control motors spin at?

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Posted By kenpimentel

The RAT is possible. I have to figure out what...

The RAT is possible. I have to figure out what RPM it runs at. I believe it runs at a high RPM. They would have to remove the blades and put a different configuration on it as they will only...

Forum: Engineers & Technicians

12th Sep 2014, 18:27

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What RPM do flight control motors spin at?

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Posted By kenpimentel

No, it is a 777 that has crashed on an island...

No, it is a 777 that has crashed on an island without anything modern on it. They have to scavenge the plane to make their needs met.

The plane is about 2 miles from the settlement, so running...

Forum: Engineers & Technicians

12th Sep 2014, 16:28

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What RPM do flight control motors spin at?

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Posted By kenpimentel

Damn, you're shooting down all my options! ...

Damn, you're shooting down all my options!

It's starting to get complicated to remove the 28V AC alternator and the PSA in order to get DC power.

Can I assume the PSA delivers BOTH 28V DC and...

Forum: Engineers & Technicians

12th Sep 2014, 16:06

Replies: 23

What RPM do flight control motors spin at?

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Posted By kenpimentel

OK, that's what I was worried about. The flight...

OK, that's what I was worried about. The flight control motors are actually hydraulic servos.

I guess I'm stuck with trying to use the DC alternators. In that case, I have to get gearing or belts...

Forum: Engineers & Technicians

10th Sep 2014, 17:56

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What RPM do flight control motors spin at?

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Posted By kenpimentel

What RPM do flight control motors spin at?

I'm writing a book of fiction and I'm trying to figure out how to use parts off of a 777 to create alternate power sources.

One idea is to create a wind-powered generator. That requires preferably...

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