E-flite Aeronca Champ
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Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Creston, IA
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RE: E-flite Aeronca Champ
When I converted mine I used a .15 OS 2 stroke. I had to cut off 1/4 of an inch off the fire wall to get it to fit in the cowl. As for power with a .15 on it at full power it flies to fast so I cruise mine around on half throttle. That gives me some extra power on the throttle if I get into trouble and need it. I don't think structurally the plane can handle a larger engine. On the .15 my champ lands about four clicks up from idle position.
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Thatch46, The e-flite Aeronca Champ always appealed to me also, but I was never able to score one. Be aware that this model had main landing gear issues. If you do score one, research the threads on this model and make changes to the main gear to fix the problems. I do have the companion e-flite J-3 Cub converted to O.S. 25 LA glow power and it flys well . Good luck in your hunt.