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Old 04-16-2005 | 06:45 PM
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Default RE: First Gasser. Which engine. What do else is needed?

String trimmer engines are really not suitable for those kinds of planes. They don't have the power to weight ratio that chainsaw engines have. For a Cap or Extra you really need to be up around a 38cc or better to really do them any justice. It would be great for a 1/4 scale Decathlon or a clipped wing cub.