MinnFlyer,

Was it the rear cam OS FS-90? This was the engine that I acquired with the plane. It was mounted in an old lanier and the owner said he had intended to switch it to the Skybolt. It looks to be in great shape after I cleaned it up a little and freed up the lifters (old post here). Runs well and I wouldn't mind running it IF it will be enough engine.

Again not looking to rip the wings off and do 3D type stuff. I think the Skybolt is a really cool airframe and I really just want to fly basic arobatics with it. Eventually maybe I would change out to a 1.2 but for now the financial aspects of using what I have are appealing.

That said there is one going for around $150 on e-bay that looks to be in similar or slightly worse shape. I could sell it, switch my Magnum 61 with pitts muffler over to the skybolt (currently overpowring a GP P-51 ARF) and get a brand new 40-50size 2 stroke for my P-51 AND pocket some cash for my trouble and both planes might be happier.

Thoughts?

GrumpE