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G20ei on a super skybolt biplane? - 10/26/2007 6:31:33 AM   
xtreme1


 

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Status: offline 		G20ei on a super skybolt biplane? what dou you guys think all opinons wanted ..is this enough engine my other choices are 125 saito ,or 1.20 ax.. really lookin to go to gas though..Thanks Ryan
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RE: G20ei on a super skybolt biplane? - 10/26/2007 1:16:28 PM   
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Status: online 		I have the Skybolt, and I have a G-20, but I haven't use them together. I have to admit that it is an intriguing combination, but that's a lot of weight to put in the nose of that thing. With an OS 91 Surpass, it needs nose weight, but a G-20 is a lot more than it needs.

Of course, you could always compensate with tail weight, but I think a lot will depend on how you want it to perform.

I am currently flying it with a YS 91AC, and I have seen it flown with a Saito 125 and an OS 120 Surpass and all 3 engines make an excellent combo for all-out aerobatics.

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RE: G20ei on a super skybolt biplane? - 10/27/2007 1:52:37 AM   
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Status: offline 		Minnflyer, I have the Skybolt ARF. I was going to use OS91fs but I have OS 120fs without a home. What mods(how hard) to put the OS120fs in this plane??

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RE: G20ei on a super skybolt biplane? - 10/27/2007 2:01:07 PM   
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Status: online 		I don't thing you'll need to do any mods at all. But it might be a good idea to make sure the firewall is securely glued.

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RE: G20ei on a super skybolt biplane? - 11/14/2007 3:06:59 PM   
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Status: offline 		I own both a g-20 and a saito 1.25. Both are fine engines. I've a 24 oz tank supporting the saiito and an 10oz on the g-20. A normal flight with the saito will consume 18 -20 oz whereas a g-20 will consume about 6 oz. The Saito is turning 9600 with an APC 15-8 and the g-20 9,000 with a 16-6.

My favorite of the two motors is the g-20. It is very easy to start and runs very smooth and economical. The big issues between the two are cowling and weight negatives for the g-20.

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RE: G20ei on a super skybolt biplane? - 12/6/2007 12:32:37 AM   
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Status: offline 		I put the G-20 in my Goldberg Ultimate which is about the same size as the skybolt. It was a great combo, that is until the ignition system failed during an inverted snap roll after rotation. (Baaaad!) I now use CH ignition and have had lots of flights on a BUSA 1/4 scale EAA Bipe. Great engine now. Mid 9Krpm on a Bolly CF 15/8. Tex.

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RE: G20ei on a super skybolt biplane? - 12/7/2007 10:35:57 PM   
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ORIGINAL: RACJ

Minnflyer, I have the Skybolt ARF. I was going to use OS91fs but I have OS 120fs without a home. What mods(how hard) to put the OS120fs in this plane??


Save your 1.20 for another plane.

While the Skybolt WILL fly fine with it, you will NOT be displeased with it's performance with the OS 91 FS, which is how I fly mine.

The ARF is rather light so it does very well with the 91. No problems prop hanging/hovering, although that's not very "scale like"... heh.



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RE: G20ei on a super skybolt biplane? - 4/22/2008 6:51:53 AM   
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Status: offline 		Had a GP Super Skybolt with a ST 90 and currently have one with a ST 75 and it flies very well with itdon't know why you'd want to "over power" it that way??? Whatever you stick on it, if you balance it correctly, it'll fly grrreat!

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