G'day

I have had about 8 or 9 Kadet Seniors. I have had two Kadet LT-25s. I have also had two Senioritas (small Seniors) and two LT 40s. I guess you could say I have tried the Kadet range. I also have a Kadet Mk 2. I don't like it.

The Seniors. They have had various engines ranging from a very old and very powerless OS FS 40 to one which briefly had an ASP (same as Magnum) 91 four stroke. My all time favorite, which I still fly and is now about 8 years old, is a kit built version (no ailerons). For a long time it had a Saito 56 which was perfect. Then I needed the 56 for another project so I put a Saito 62 in it. Also perfect but a bit more power.

Another has a Laser 70 (beautiful hand made British four stroke) and I still have it. It has a modified wing with ailerons. It is OK to fly but I prefer the original.

Yet another has a Saito 90R3 three cylinder radial. Why? Because I wanted to run the engine in. It has very little power for its size and needs 20% fuel to keep going. I would not recommend this.

I have also seen two stroke powered ones but I like my Saitos and OS four strokes better.

The LT 25s. The first had a Magnum 30 four stroke which suited it extremely well. Later on it got a Leo 46 two stroke (briefly - too powerful and heavy) and ended up with a Thunder Tiger GP 25 when I gave it away. The second, which I still fly and which I LOVE flying, has an Enya 36 AAC four stroke. It is PERFECT. Nice power, quiet and very economical. Any decent 25 two stroke would also be good.

LT 40s. The first was an ARF and started out with a Saito 62 which suited it extremely well. Then I sold it to a friend and I put an Enya 40SS plain bearing engine in it for him. It was perfect for the trainer. Not underpowered at all but the muffler was quite noisy. This engine became lost after a prang and has been replaced with an OS LA 46 which is perfect for the model. Plenty of power, very economical and VERY easy to use.

The Senioritas. The first was kit built (no ailerons) and started with a Magnum 30 which was a perfect fit. At one stage I a PAW 15 (2.5cc) diesel in it. Senioritas do not need a lot of engine. The little PAW flew it perfectly. The current one is one of Hobby King's. It really is a Seniorita but they call it a Margurita. It is electric with a 25 size brushless and is a delight to fly.

I am currently building another kit built LT-40. It will probably have either my Saito 56 or Saito 62. Then again, I might go mad and put a PAW 40 diesel I have in it. An OS LA 46 would be my other choice for serious teaching/learning.

Mike in Oz