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Old 06-13-2004 | 07:16 AM
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EagleOne
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Default RE: 3D 40 size plane/engine suggestions

If you want the Twist, although I don't know that plane, from what you said I can have a picture. If you get it, and with a 46 the performance is not that good, just put a HOT 50 on it (OS 50 SX, Enya 50, others??) with a tuned pipe. And make the plane as light as possible and use a low pitch prop (for those engines, a 12.25x3.75 or 12x4. If the engine affords, unlikely, a 13x4). Aim for a thrust to weight ratio of at least 1.7. With that you will be able to launch it from your hand.... Now, if you live at altitude, maybe a 60 will fit the bill.....