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Old 09-09-2015 | 05:58 AM
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Originally Posted by Henke Torphammar
Are there rules for the small planes too where you can fit a 35N(8lb) engine in a 3lb airframe?
No, there is only a maximum thrust limit.

There used to be a rule that prohibited a thrust-to-weight ratio over 1:1, but it was virtually unenforceable and very difficult for AMA members to comply with, so it was removed.

The 200 MPH max speed limit is the main limitation to small airplanes with big engines.

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