Originally Posted by
buzzard bait
I like to use my Irvine 36s and 39s to power old style 40 types. Very similar engines to yours. Weight is similar to the 40s in use way back when the plane was designed, so there shouldn't be a balance problem, especially if you're building light. And yes, they are very powerful! Nice to see another builder back at the bench.
Jim
Hi Jim, That is what I am shooting for here with my build. The 35 AX has a great power range that suits my needs for this airplane. I have built the right wing panel and taken it off the board a couple days ago.I layout the left panel over the weekend and I am getting ready to attach the trailing edge. Its coming along very nicely for me and I should be able to glue both halves of the wings together soon. There are very few builders left in the town where I live and its such a seem to see this hobby going this way. I can say that it is a joy to build this airplane so far there are a few a quirky things but I am working it out.
Thank You
Michael Johnston