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Old 07-29-2003 | 03:40 AM
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Default Engine for the Hobbico Hobbistar 60 ?

Guys & Gals,
I bought the Hobbico Hobbistar 60 MK III, and expected it to be delivered on Tuesday the 8th., of August. I can hardly wait! Anyway, I'm wanting some ideas of which engine I should buy for this plane. Through searching I have found that some people have suggested against engines like the OS FP .60-.65 non ball bearing engines. This was due to the fact of the plane needed a little more umph...... I take it ?

So, I'm thinking of either the Saito 72, or the new MVVS .90, or even their 77. I plan on flying this plane/engine combo normally IE: not over stressing the frame, or wings to failure, but I do plan on making the engine work to pull it vertically. I'm not trying to make it 3-D performer. I realize the need to watch speed during manuvers etc., if I went with the engine choices I'm thinking of.

If anyone else has any suggestions, or their engine set up on this particular plane, I would appreciate hearing from you.
Dennis