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I have one of these little engines given to me the other day. I have let it lay around for awhile and have decided to use it. My problem is what plane would it be good for. It is a 4 stroke and seems heavy to me. I dont think it would have the power to run up a .40 size plane. But is there anything out there it would be good for or is it a waste of time to use. The other idea I had was to possible put it in a boat of some sort but I have never ran one and not sure if it would fit. Any help from you guys would be helpfull. All the best

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Sorry I forgot to tell you it was a Magnum 30XL.

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It will fly a 15-25 size plane. The little stick on flea bay is a nice match. I have had two of those engines, and both ran like a watch.
Ed

blvdbuzzard

They work pretty well on a 25 sized trainer, Ugly stick, They would fly a 40 sized cub? They are meant for cruising around.

I too have one. It has been a sweet little gem of an engine. I had it in a 25 sized high wing trainer. Just floats around the sky.,


Buzz.

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Thank you for your quick replys. I have been going over this in my mind and searching my older build plans and following your advice I am thinking of putting it on an Andrews Mini Master. I dont know if you remember them but I flew several of them in the 70's and learned pattern flying on them. I wish I could find a kit in someone attic or garage. Scratch building is a long process but well worth it considering the limited planes kitted today that I enjoy building and flying. Thanks again fellows.

blvdbuzzard

I did buy mine for a special scratch build. It is a float plane. The floats are part of the fuse. I have the plans yet I can not remember the name. It was in Model Aviation and the plans are still out there. Getting old is no fun. Can not remember much any more.

Buzz.