Originally Posted by
smkrcflyer
What size engine do you think is the best for this plane? The field I fly at is not real big so have to keep the speed down. I started mounting a DLE55 but my son is having problems with his so I might change to a different engine. What about ZP38?
The DLE 55 would be too much engine for this airframe. It would shake it to pieces before too long. This plane is NOT built for the vibrations of a large single gas motor, and the 55 is a shaker.
I flew mine today with a DLE 35. It was PLENTY of power and speed, which I am sure will get better as the engine breaks in. I like fast warbirds and this was definitely not slow!
It took 10 oz of lead on top of the engine standoffs to balance the plane.