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Old 01-16-2011 | 01:41 PM
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Default RE: engine size

Yes

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http://adamone.rchomepage.com/design.htm

Recommended Engine Size vs
Wing Area
c. in. area sq. in.
.049 200 - 250
.10 250 - 350
.15 300 - 450
.25 400 - 500
.40 500 - 700
.60 600 - 850

"Powered model aircraft performance may also be estimated by calculating the
weight / power ratio, also known as power loading.
A slow and low wing loading (for a beginner), with a weight / power ratio of 440
to 500g/c.c. (270 to 300oz/c.in.) might be good enough, whereas an aerobatics
would need about 340g/c.c. (200oz/c.in.) to achieve good performance.
This is assuming 2-stroke engines and that the power of different types is pro-
portional to their displacements, (which isn't too far off)."