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