What engine???
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What engine???
I am about to start a SIG Ultimate fun Fly. I "want" an ENYA .50 ring because I like ENYA and it only weighs 15.2oz, however it is about $175. A OS FX .46 is $100 from Omni models. I want to keep the weight down as much as I can as lighter flys better.
As an FYI my ENYA .45 CX turns a APC 12x4 at 12,500 and a MECOA .46 turns it at 12,000.
Any body own a ENYA .50 ring? How strong?
Francis
As an FYI my ENYA .45 CX turns a APC 12x4 at 12,500 and a MECOA .46 turns it at 12,000.
Any body own a ENYA .50 ring? How strong?
Francis
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RE: What engine???
It's got plenty of wing area for the weight. Thats the whole idea of a profile.
I flew mine with an OS 61FX. This was YEARS ago before the Tower .75 and lighter engines came around. At the time, it was either a .60 or you had to jump to the next class-- the .90 engines. I knew a .90 was too big.
Mine flew fine with the 61FX. Were I to build the same kit today, I'd probably use a TH .75. It's lighter than a 61FX and lots more power.
I realize your flying a a much lower elevation than me, so your standard .46--.50 engine will work. Why not try the OS 55AX? Or the Magnum 52XLS? The OS is expensive. I wouldn't buy it for that reason. They run decent, but overpriced for me. The Magnum is usually a good deal. I have the .46XLS and really like it. OS quality and running characteristics with a good price tag.
I flew mine with an OS 61FX. This was YEARS ago before the Tower .75 and lighter engines came around. At the time, it was either a .60 or you had to jump to the next class-- the .90 engines. I knew a .90 was too big.
Mine flew fine with the 61FX. Were I to build the same kit today, I'd probably use a TH .75. It's lighter than a 61FX and lots more power.
I realize your flying a a much lower elevation than me, so your standard .46--.50 engine will work. Why not try the OS 55AX? Or the Magnum 52XLS? The OS is expensive. I wouldn't buy it for that reason. They run decent, but overpriced for me. The Magnum is usually a good deal. I have the .46XLS and really like it. OS quality and running characteristics with a good price tag.
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RE: What engine???
I am concerned about balance but the SIG kits I have built ended up balancing where thay should. Goldberg kits are tail heavy so from the beginning of the build I try to move things forward to compensate. I did that on a SIG 4*40 and had to add a bit of lead to the tail .