ORIGINAL: 1QwkSport2.5r
ORIGINAL: av8tor1977
Well, for me it is hardly an ''experiment''. I've been flying these engines for years with zero failures. Swinging an APC 16 x 8 at 9400 rpms is some really decent power as well. Both of the planes shown have Homelite 30's in them, and both would go vertical out of sight. I lost the Christen Eagle due to a dumb thumb mistake, but I've had the Giles for 4 years and it flies super with it's Homelite 30cc.
AV8TOR
I am calling my engine conversion an experiment because I do not want to fly giant scale. If I get the engine performing well, I'll most likely put it on my big 18"x32" airboat. It runs real nice with an ST .90, I can only imagine what it would do with 30cc at 9,000+ rpm.
There is a possibility I may just put the engine on the shelf too. I'm not sure yet.
I think you will be surprised with the output. My bodyboard hull (40x22), 25cc homie, swinging a 18x8 will barely stay put on the grass at idle. Its a step up for sure! The wife appreciates the quieter muffler
