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Old 06-04-2012 | 06:11 AM
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Default RE: Noob with a plane (kinda)

BigBubbaX,

Going to a club and getting help is the best advice, BUT . . .

Unless there is something really broken, do not let anyone tell you that the Tower 40 is not a fine engine!!!! Today, there is a predjudice against the bushing engines with the air-bleed carbs. Make sure you find someone who actually knows how to run such an engine. Lots of guys will tell you they are weak and you need to by a Ball-Bearing engine.

I have three of the Tower 40 engines. It is one of the prettiest engines. One of mine is in a Midwest Aerostar trainer and the other is in a Sky Raider Mach II which is used in RCPRO Club 40 Sport Pylon Racing. This last Saturday, I loaned that plane to a gentleman who finished 3rd of 7 in our race.

Good luck to you.
Good luck to your budget.

Ken Erickson
RCPRO Club 40 Committee Chairman