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Old 01-30-2017, 07:00 PM
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This is not a project for a new guy. Experienced builders/pilots might pull this off, but even with experience it is hard to do. It's hard to get all the radio equipment installed and hooked up to control surfaces and get the balance to come out right. Then, with the equipment and beefing up, the wing loading is very high, which means it will be difficult to fly. Guillow's kits are not very strong, so even after you strengthen it, it may not last past the first attempt.

What is this "club" and what do you want to do? If the 049 engine has a throttle then the throttle can be linked to a servo and operated by your tx. If it doesn't have a throttle, it has to be run wide open. Best use of the engine for a beginner would be in a powered glider.

Jim