LargeScale88

Hey Bax,

I just wanted to ask you a quick question before I purchase my Great Planes 53" Matt Chapman Eagle 580. The engine I am going to use is a saito 56 and a 12x6 zinger or apc prop. Do you have an idea on what type of performance I will get out of this? I know the minimum 4 stroke size is .52, so I'm at .56. I'm not looking for all out crazy 3d or anything, just good old aerobatics with a little speed.

Thanks

Jason

ScottMcM

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I had the Matt Chapman Cap 580, the one with the paintball splotches. I believe it is essentially the same plane. I had a Saito 82 in mine, and it was a blast. I imagine the 56 will fly it, but more "scale like" than the 82.

LargeScale88

Hey Scott. What prop are you running? The saito 56 is lighter than the 82, so the engine would have less plane (lighter) to haul around. I think the saito 56 and a APC 12x7 is an ideal scale good performance combination.

Thanks

Jason

ScottMcM

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Sorry, I don't recall which prop was on it. I sold it nearly a year ago. I do remember it was a very lightweight airframe.

Bax

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The airplane will fly fine. It will be aerobatic, but not 3-D capable with a power plant at the low end of the range. When an engine range is specified on a kit, the model has actually been tested with engines at all parts of the engine range specification.