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Old 02-17-2013, 11:11 AM
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Matt,

Thanks for the valuable advice. My only concern with a 33cc OS or otherwise is that it coupled with that plane will be underpowered. Thanks again,

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The weight on this plane is pretty light. You might want to just build the plane minus the engine and see what it really weighs in at. That way you can get the right power plant.

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That's the direction I'm leaning in. Thanks,
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I tried the ZDZ F3A a couple of years back. The plane (less than 11 lb) is sort of under-powered with the motor + a carbon fiber pipe. Have not tried any other gas engines for pattern since then.
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Matt,

Thanks for the valuable advice. My only concern with a 33cc OS or otherwise is that it coupled with that plane will be underpowered. Thanks again,

Dave
Okay, suit yourself; but I wouldn't be concerned about its power, sound or weight. Take a look at the video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iAd8d...ature=youtu.beand make an educated judgement. Masters and F3A is what I do

Some folks have dabbled in gasoline power; BUT I am the one who stayed with it andhave been developing gasoline alternatives for Pattern since 2009. E-power beckoned but I just didn't want to play there....much less fun in my view....

EDIT...I just saw the specs of Agressor. It is lighter than Aesthesis (if the 10 1/2 # weight spec is true) (Aesthesis is 11# 5 ozs) and the wing is a larger than that of Aesthesis at 1450 squares (Aesthesis is 1100)
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Matt,

The Aesthesis moves smartly. I'll revisit the DLE 35R. After Iwiegh the plane.

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I tried the ZDZ F3A a couple of years back. The plane (less than 11 lb) is sort of under-powered with the motor + a carbon fiber pipe. Have not tried any other gas engines for pattern since then.
$597.28 for a ZDZ 40RE-F3A? Isn't that a lot of money for a "good" engine that doesn't deliver the "goods"? Even with a pipe?

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