Have not built anything useing the DLE 30 but do believe that this would haul the Twister with ease. As I said in an earlier post to you I had built this airplane and used a Saito 270 which hauled it off and around with ease. I do not remember how much it weighed. I recently scatch built a 72" Taylor craft and put a Zenoah 20ei on it. T
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I just scored a copy of the Santich Knight Twister plans from Air Age, with their Fourth of July half-off sale, and now I have a scan of the construction article, from poster ''BPS'' (thanks, Jerry!). Now to snag a cowl and wheel pants from Fiberglass Specialties. Hoping to start on this project when the rains return in the fall.
I'm thinking of a DLE55 as a possibility, but this may be too much engine for the tapered nose of the Knight Twister. Would a DLE30 be enough go for this airframe? How about an Evo 40GT? Savvy opinions solicited.
he plane weighs just over 11 lbs. and the engine pulls it with 11 lbs of thrust on a Zinger 15x6-10. This was a static test useing a fish scale hooked to the tail wheel and tethered to a tie down stake. You will really enjoy building and flying the Twister.