Engine Choice!
05-14-2010, 07:54 AM
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Engine Choice!
Not sure where to cast my line so I will try here.
Hi all, I wanted to ask the greater pool of experience on an engine for my Sig 1/5 scale Cub. I will be starting the build as soon as the kit arrives. I haven’t settled on an engine yet, way to many to choose from. I would like it to remain somewhat scale in performance leaning on the side of a little more power, but I do not want the engine to look too big for the plane. I would like to go with a 4 stroke, and I have considered a gas engine also. So I throw this out into the great RC universe to see what comes back, I imagine that you all will have a much better take on what to use then myself.
Thanks
TB
05-14-2010, 08:18 AM
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RE: Engine Choice!
I have a Saito 56 on my 1/5 scale Sig Cub and it is a perfect combo. Just the right amount of power and the the little Saito will fly it for 30+ minutes on a tank of fuel. You will enjoy building that kit.
If you want a gas powered Cub build the Sig 1/4 scale and put a Zenoah G26 on it. They fly great too.
wcb
If you want a gas powered Cub build the Sig 1/4 scale and put a Zenoah G26 on it. They fly great too.
wcb
05-14-2010, 05:09 PM
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RE: Engine Choice!
I'd go with the OS .72 FS alpha. GREAT engine and probably give you as much power as the Saito .82 (which is also a great engine). If you think you would ever consider putting floats on the plane go with the larger displacement. I've had that plane for 8 years and she flew well on an old OS .70 Surpass but when I put her on floats I moved up to the .91 Surpass. But then I'm at 5300' elevation.
In any event, stick with a 4-stroke from OS or Saito and enjoy your Cub.
Augie
In any event, stick with a 4-stroke from OS or Saito and enjoy your Cub.
Augie
05-15-2010, 07:59 AM
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RE: Engine Choice!
ORIGINAL: WCB
You wanting to fly it like a Cub or 3D it?
ORIGINAL: TonyBuilder
What about a Saito “82 Golden Knight AAC” ?
TB
So the 82 are too much engine? Then the 56 should do. I will pull the trigger on the 56 and forever hold my piece, thanks all for the input.
TB
