Gas Motor Selection...
11-26-2012, 09:22 AM
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Gas Motor Selection...
I just received the 60% L4 Grasshopper. I was chatting with some knowledgable (I think..) builders at the field I fly at and they all seem to agree that the DLE222 or Mintor 220 would be more than enough power for that wing style. I building the L4 to fly and show scale. Trying to get other opinions on motor selection.... Thx...
11-26-2012, 05:36 PM
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RE: Gas Motor Selection...
what is the WS and what would be the weight,I dont think you need that much engine,that bird should just float around with a 100cc twin real easy and scale.years back some folks were building 1/3 scale cubs 147" WS with just a Quadra 42cc single and they flew great.
11-29-2012, 08:05 AM
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RE: Gas Motor Selection...
Yah with that much weight I'd go with the DLE 222 flat 4 it puts out 21.5 HP,tower carries them.I have the 170 twin on a 65 lb war bird and it pulls that around with power to spare.
