ORIGINAL: bandit_av
By whom it was designed? when? (I'm going to do a search but I'd like to know more)
What is the best engine fit for the summit (I like speed)? It was powered with Hanno special
and the fact is, I don't have it, and my preference is to use something which is shelf item,
so, what are your thoughts about the nova rossi 61 re?
another option is the Jett engines.
I'd like to hear your opinion for the best engine fit.
Thank you in advance
Avi
It was designed by Canadian Ivan Kristensen. I'm not sure of the exact timeline but I think he designed the Summit, Summit II, Summit III and Summit 120, each were refined versions of the original Summit. I'm pretty sure that "progression" would have been from the mid 80's through the early 90's.
Ivan seems like a really neat guy judging from what I've read about him, He's a very accomplished F3A, IMAC and full scale pilot (see his blog: [link=http://www.ivankristensen.com/]Ivan Kristensen[/link] ).
I bought some Hanno engines and other stuff from a guy here in Georgia who flew pattern in that era. He flew a Hanno powered Summit III and said it and the Desire were his favorite planes of all time. He flew the original Summit and later the Summit III. He said the III was a much better plane...
I don't own any of the Nova/Rossi or Jett engines but I think either would be an excellent choice from what I understand. I have so many classic pattern engines already which is the only reason I've never bought one of the Nove/Rossi engines, otherwise I would definitely own one. Then...The Jett...well it's just a work of art...I would love to have one...
Here are some pictures of the Summit, Summit III and Summit 120: