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Old 04-19-2017 | 09:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Warbird40
Just got my hands on this airframe and would like to know which 4 stroke you guys recommend. I also got my hands on a Dream 110 with a YS 110 (I believe). The Icepoint has everything but engine and fuel tank so I need advise on the engine size and tank size. I will prefer a Magnum, OS or Saito as I do not want to deal with another YS. So Im thinking maybe a Saito 150 or any 120 if it provides enough power for it. TIA

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Ed
Hi Ed,

Really depends on what type of flying you intend to do. For pattern, depending on what class you fly, it may struggle with any of these engines. Even the Saito 180 only turns a 16 x 8 prop. You may even find it will fly too slow for that design? The plane was designed for a YS 140/160, which run a 16.5 x 12 prop at around the same revs as the others.

I'm interested to know how it goes with whatever engine you decide on.