TexasSkyPilot
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I have a question or two about the G-26 conversion. What is the weight of the engine with accessories like ignition? The reason I'm asking is because I actually modified my Spacewalker II to take a Brison 2.4 gasser. I was replacing a Saito 1.50 or a 1.80, I can't remember which right now (I'm thinking 1.50). It had good performance with the Saito, but nothing more. It would go from flat full speed to about 250 or 300 feet of vertical before sliding back. Quite scale, actually, but I'm looking for a bit more. Just not sure I want as much more as the Brison 2.4 is going to give. I haven't cut the new cowl yet, so I thought I'd do a poll or two to get some thoughts on the G-26 conversion as a possible alternative. The Spacewalker II is fabric and paint, and with the Saito in it I believe it weighed about 12.5 pounds, perhaps 13. Still light enough that I had to hold her onto the deck during landings until she slowed down.
I don't know what the weight of the G-26 conversion is compared to the Saito, and I don't know how much more power it has, I'm assuming it's got more. The power of the Brison 2.4 is somewhat more than a G-38, but that's a good power reference point. I do know the weight difference between the Saito and the the Brison 2.4 was over a pound, but MUCH less than it would have been to place a G-38 in there. Lastly, what's the average price on one of the above-mentioned G-26 conversion these days?
There's no way I'm going back to the Saito, but I'm thinking that the Brison 2.4 may simply be too much and will take away some of the fun of flying it. I can fly it without a problem, but I have a certain power range I prefer. I call it plenty but not too much!
Jimbo
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