Phoenix Sonic High Wing ARF
07-27-2018, 09:47 AM
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Phoenix Sonic High Wing ARF
I just received my new Sonic Hi Wing, curious about powerplants. I have a couple of very good running Thunder Tiger 25s (bushed engines, run very well) and a Magnum 52 4 cycle. I'd like to go glow and maybe some day convert if to electric. Anyone know how it would match with the 4 cycle? Thanks. Bill
08-03-2018, 11:54 AM
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I have flown the low wing Phoenix Sonic and it was more than enough with a TT .42 two stroke.
The Magnum .52 four cycle will be way too much engine for that little plane. HK sells the ASP .32 two stroke, and has way more power than a OS .40 LA.
I installed a .40 LA and the airplane was struggling all the time, had to keep it 3/4 to full throttle to prevent it from falling from the sky.
The TT .25 will be underpowered, possibly go with a .46 LA (blue engine), do stay away from the .40 LA, I was terribly disappointed.
The Magnum .52 four cycle will be way too much engine for that little plane. HK sells the ASP .32 two stroke, and has way more power than a OS .40 LA.
I installed a .40 LA and the airplane was struggling all the time, had to keep it 3/4 to full throttle to prevent it from falling from the sky.
The TT .25 will be underpowered, possibly go with a .46 LA (blue engine), do stay away from the .40 LA, I was terribly disappointed.
08-05-2018, 03:51 PM
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I have The low wing and the high wing Sonic. Use the ASP .32 2-stroke. You won't be disappointed. The engine manual specifies only the 10x6 prop. I'm using the Xoar PJA 10x6. Excellent throttle response after 3 tanks and fine tuning. No issues with CG on either plane.
