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I will be flying it for the fisrt time tomarrow (11-23-03) at 1:00pm. I just broke in the TT120 and it has huge power with a 15X8. I will let you know how it does. Gene
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The first flight was great. It is very easy to get off the runway and is very stable in flight. It rolls and knife edges perfect. The engine was very rich and at full throttle was cruising at about 90 mph. once I can lean it out it will top over 100mph I'm sure. it was a little scary on landing so I stopped the engine at touch down and gave it full up elevator to keep it from nosing over. What a great plane is is! The wheel pants should be reinforced on the inside to prevent spliting. I would also recommend nothing less than a 120 2 or 4 stroke. I wish I had a digital camcorder. Gene
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ORIGINAL: Anson
How does it fly with the Quadra 35? Was balance a big issue?
With three servos located in the tail, the 16 oz. fuel tank centered on the CG, and the 5 cell 1700 mAh battery right behind the fuel tank, it needed some tail weight to balance. The engine swings a Zinger 18 x 8 wood prop at 7200 RPM (still breaking it in) and hauls this 17 lb moose around nicely. It will cruise around at half throttle (around 6000 RPM) and climb out with authority at full power.
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would a g23 work on it thats the only thing i have close to the right engine . or so fare whats the best engine . i don't need a lot of speed just need to get used to the way they fly so me won't pile my 50% up when its ready and i am.
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would a g23 work on it?
Way too much weight for the Great Planes R-1! Your G-23 would work on the Pacific Aeromodels GBY though. Even with the heavy Quadra 35 , the GBY has less wing loading than the Great Planes R-1 with the recommended engine.
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can i use a satio 170 r3 it weighs 46 ounces . a pound heaver than their 120 but if i put all gear in back do you think i have a chance . it looks so good round.
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Your G-23 would work on the Pacific Aeromodels GBY though. Even with the heavy Quadra 35 , the GBY has less wing loading than the Great Planes R-1 with the recommended engine. 
