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10-31-2013 | 08:26 AM

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From: Rantoul, IL

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Originally Posted by cap3Der

Thank you for numbers mattnew. The build looks really good. I've got Dle 50 already, but I can see how it would probably be too big for this aircraft, thanks to your pictures I've got some idea about its dimensions. I also got glow OS 120AX, will this engine be too small for this Decathlon, provided that I'm going to take my chance and not do a "laminated" tail feathers, and lets say use cable pull-pull system on both Rudder and Elevator?

I would say the 120 would be a better choice than the DLE50. It would be a lighter engine and not require as much additional weight to balance. If you go with the DLE, I would do some serious reinforcing of the firewall.

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