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Old 02-14-2006 | 12:05 PM
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BillS
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Default RE: SIG LT-25 kit bashed into twin engine

Jay,

The beat up, banged up and broken Cherokee seemed like a candidate for another twin experiment. Had two 25’s that were previously on the Kadet Senior but inadequate to fly with any reserve power (10.5 pounds). The Cherokee center engine mount was left in place just in case more oomph is needed. The engines are snug against the wing. Stability is better if the engines are further forward but alas a lack of building skills interfered with construction of nacelles. Your nacelles look good and a ideas will be borrowed next time. Four-ounce oval tanks (glue bottles) fit inside the tank covers behind the spar. The plain bearing engines are reasonably thrifty but I should make a timed full throttle run.

Looks like it is going to balance OK.

The Kadet is being flown with 45’s and the center engine has not been cranked in 30 flights.

Bill
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