Who sells the lightest 50cc engine???
04-20-2008, 05:23 PM
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RE: Who sells the lightest 50cc engine???
http://www.chiefaircraft.com/rcmsec/...E.htmlengine50 <last of the lightest
04-20-2008, 05:37 PM
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RE: Who sells the lightest 50cc engine???
The Brillelli 50 is the same engine as the BME 50 with Scott's own take on it.. However here is a good resource
http://www.rcaerobats.net/GAS_ENGINE...ENGINE_WTS.htm
http://www.rcaerobats.net/GAS_ENGINE...ENGINE_WTS.htm
04-22-2008, 10:06 AM
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RE: Who sells the lightest 50cc engine???
Try Revolution 50 Engines http://www.brisonrcengines.com/engine_r50c.htm weight of engine is 48ozs.
04-22-2008, 08:10 PM
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RE: Who sells the lightest 50cc engine???
Is it time for a rip-roaring "weight doesn't matter" thread???? I think so.....
(When I have to add 6 oz to the tail using a DL 50, sorta defeats the purpose....
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(When I have to add 6 oz to the tail using a DL 50, sorta defeats the purpose....
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but it will fly circles around the lightest
04-23-2008, 07:16 PM
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RE: Who sells the lightest 50cc engine???
ORIGINAL: Bob Pastorello
Is it time for a rip-roaring "weight doesn't matter" thread???? I think so.....
(When I have to add 6 oz to the tail using a DL 50, sorta defeats the purpose.... -)
Is it time for a rip-roaring "weight doesn't matter" thread???? I think so.....
(When I have to add 6 oz to the tail using a DL 50, sorta defeats the purpose....
-)
Mike
04-23-2008, 08:09 PM
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RE: Who sells the lightest 50cc engine???
ORIGINAL: BaldEagel
Just a bit of one upmanship, I had to add 3/4Lb to the nose of my Composite Edge to get the C of G in the manufactureres recommended position, light engings Pah.
Mike
ORIGINAL: Bob Pastorello
Is it time for a rip-roaring "weight doesn't matter" thread???? I think so.....
(When I have to add 6 oz to the tail using a DL 50, sorta defeats the purpose.... -)
Is it time for a rip-roaring "weight doesn't matter" thread???? I think so.....
(When I have to add 6 oz to the tail using a DL 50, sorta defeats the purpose....
-)
Mike
04-23-2008, 08:25 PM
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RE: Who sells the lightest 50cc engine???
I sometime wonder why it has become so critically important to have the absolute lightest of everything. Do we fly so badly that we can't have a safe and enjoyable flight unless the plane is so over powered that the prop can pull the plane out of almost any poorly executed maneuver?
Suddenly, after decades of flying R/C is has become mandatory to have a 2-1 power to weight ratio or the plane-engine combo isn't worth having. Those poor unlimited class racers clearly don't have a clue. They prolly only have a 1.3-1 ratio and can't seem to go faster tham 250mph with a propeller. The warbird people just don't have a clue. Flying a 30 pound plane on a G-62 just can't be done. Worse must be the pattern guys since they have weight and size limitation imposed by regulations. Just how can they get by flying perfect maneuvers with such restrictions?
You've gone over the top when you start seriously sweating a few grams or ounces. That's my opinion anyway. Big planes aren't foamies and it should come as no surprise that they don't always fly like a foamie. Foamies are a class of their own. God help the R/C neophyte that climbs in the front seat of a full scale looking for the same performance they have in a model.
Suddenly, after decades of flying R/C is has become mandatory to have a 2-1 power to weight ratio or the plane-engine combo isn't worth having. Those poor unlimited class racers clearly don't have a clue. They prolly only have a 1.3-1 ratio and can't seem to go faster tham 250mph with a propeller. The warbird people just don't have a clue. Flying a 30 pound plane on a G-62 just can't be done. Worse must be the pattern guys since they have weight and size limitation imposed by regulations. Just how can they get by flying perfect maneuvers with such restrictions?
You've gone over the top when you start seriously sweating a few grams or ounces. That's my opinion anyway. Big planes aren't foamies and it should come as no surprise that they don't always fly like a foamie. Foamies are a class of their own. God help the R/C neophyte that climbs in the front seat of a full scale looking for the same performance they have in a model.
04-23-2008, 10:07 PM
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RE: Who sells the lightest 50cc engine???
Gotta disagree Pat. You are right that we don't NEED all this power and light weight, but it sure makes life easier when trying to 3d or just flog your plane around. I'll take a light wing loaded over powered plane any day of the week.
Lighter does fly better. Hope that BME 58 that is pictured is released soon.
Lighter does fly better. Hope that BME 58 that is pictured is released soon.
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RE: Who sells the lightest 50cc engine???
Now Pat be fair here... when 3Ding light wing loading makes a world of a difference. Pretty hard to 3D a plane that gets snappy on you when you get heavy on the sticks!
I agree we don't need the power that people use and I see more people go overkill than not... ie: DA 100 or BME 115 in a 24 pound plane when I use an 80.
Somewhere is all of this there is balance.. although I would rather move the engine out 1/4 - 1/2" rather than adding 6oz to the tail.
I agree we don't need the power that people use and I see more people go overkill than not... ie: DA 100 or BME 115 in a 24 pound plane when I use an 80.
Somewhere is all of this there is balance.. although I would rather move the engine out 1/4 - 1/2" rather than adding 6oz to the tail.