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Old 10-31-2014 | 01:18 PM
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Originally Posted by stu48
The first plane I put it on was a Aero-Works .90-1.20 Yak which was the only reasonable priced ARF that I could find in the correct weight range. The canister wouldn't fit and the Pitts requires the motor to be mounted inverted. I had to backset the firewall 1/2" to get the engine on a Hyde mount to fit in the cowl. I don't think I'm buying any more ARFs. I'll build my own to get the size and weight range I want, the color scheme I like, and it will be built stronger and more durable.
Mounting inverted is the easiest way to fit most engines. YS's don't have any issues being inverted. I fitted a DZ140 to a 65" Seagull Seafury ARF. The engine is mounted inverted on a Dubro soft mount with a Slimline Pitts muffler. Sounds great and runs perfectly.
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