Help! Best gasser for 33 lbs twin
03-22-2007, 07:25 AM
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Help! Best gasser for 33 lbs twin
I posted in the twin forum, only 2 replies.........wow, only 2 people with opinions...go figure.
I need some good advise.
Hostetler 310R, approx 33-35 LBS per the plans (who knows?)......Ive changed my mind at least 37 times on which engines to use on this.
I want to run 3 blade props w/ gas, I ultimately decided the reliability of gas outweighs the scale look of not having hacked up cowls. These cowls are tight.
I dont want a underpowered twin, but dont need a guided missle either.
I have way too much wrapped up in this project, so I want to do it right!
G38's? G45? FPE 2.4? ?????
help.........
please......
Ted
I need some good advise.
Hostetler 310R, approx 33-35 LBS per the plans (who knows?)......Ive changed my mind at least 37 times on which engines to use on this.
I want to run 3 blade props w/ gas, I ultimately decided the reliability of gas outweighs the scale look of not having hacked up cowls. These cowls are tight.
I dont want a underpowered twin, but dont need a guided missle either.
I have way too much wrapped up in this project, so I want to do it right!
G38's? G45? FPE 2.4? ?????
help.........
please......
Ted
03-22-2007, 10:38 AM
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RE: Help! Best gasser for 33 lbs twin
A Taurus 3.2 is just about the same size and weight as some 2.4. Seems to have a little more power than a DA 50. Also smoother running due to an additional bearing on the crank. Engine weight is 3lbs. 5 oz. I don't know if they still make a 2.4 or not.
A pair of 2.4's of your choice would do the job, but I'm one that likes more power, especially if an engine quits and I need to overcome the drag of a failed engine. I'm not positive but I believe that Taurus can set up an engine to run counter rotation to the other. Briellelli also markets some pretty good engines for what you might need.
A pair of 2.4's of your choice would do the job, but I'm one that likes more power, especially if an engine quits and I need to overcome the drag of a failed engine. I'm not positive but I believe that Taurus can set up an engine to run counter rotation to the other. Briellelli also markets some pretty good engines for what you might need.
03-22-2007, 10:43 AM
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RE: Help! Best gasser for 33 lbs twin
I am putting two 25cc engines on a Stik that was 35 pounds with a single gas engine. It is expected to weigh 40 pounds plus. No opinion on a scale airplane.
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03-22-2007, 01:36 PM
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RE: Help! Best gasser for 33 lbs twin
Damn BillS... What kind of Stix weight that much ? ? <pics> 
F2G-1... WH suggests:
26% Cessna 310R
Span: 115" Length: 99.7" Area: 1826 sq. in. Power: 1.8 to 3 cu. per engine Weight: 32-35 lbs
As Silver says, the 2.4 would be a great selection...
If you look up[SEARCH] 'Nosen 310' in twin forum it is clsose to the plane you are doing
and you can what others have used on that plane which was intended for .60's ....
Robby
F2G-1... WH suggests:
26% Cessna 310R
Span: 115" Length: 99.7" Area: 1826 sq. in. Power: 1.8 to 3 cu. per engine Weight: 32-35 lbs
As Silver says, the 2.4 would be a great selection...
If you look up[SEARCH] 'Nosen 310' in twin forum it is clsose to the plane you are doing
and you can what others have used on that plane which was intended for .60's ....
Robby
