Hello all,
I haven't been flying for a few years now and want to get back flying. I was flying a trainer for 1 1/2 seasons about 4 gallons of fuel, it was a Goldberg Eagle 2. I have been using the simulator on my non flying time. I would like to get a taildragger next preferably a aerobatic/sports plane. I want to use the equipment out of my old trainer (OS .46) and servos. I like the 300 extras and 540 type planes with the full cowl for looks. It seems that all the planes that I come across in that style weigh in over 6lbs. I mention this because my Eagle 2 weighed 5 lbs. My concern is that after searching out reviews on .46 size planes the majority of people say that they need or should of have put in a larger engine, that throws a wrench in for easy selections. I don't want to get the plane which is meant for a .46 engine then fly it and be dissapointed on the performance. What are your experiences on building a model with the recommended engine size? are you happy? Could you recommend some planes that I mentioned with a full cowl (I like a good looking plane) that would fly on the .46 engine? This winter I purchased a Revolver .60 with a Saito 1.00 to fly but decided I should build the .46 size to get my feet wet again before jumping into it with the Revolver. Any advice would be appreciated.
Thank you,
Pat