I need to know which engine would be best for this plane. I was thinking about the O.S .90 surpass , but if Im wrong, please give me your recomendations.
Thanks

saito 100 is what it flys best with. i have tried everything from a magnum 91 to saito 180

how much do you think the saito will cost?

269.99 from horizon hobbies

can I get it from tower hobbies? Just wondering because if you spend over $200.00 you get $20 dollars off.

I have a OS .91 FX in mine and it performs great. I have no experience with the engine you're contemplating, but the FX takes it vertical until I can no longer see it. Hovers at about 1/2 to 2/3 throttle. Two issues I did have: 1) Knocking (pre-ignition) - I added an extra head gasket which reduced this, but I still hear it usually in a nose down attitude. 2) Early to mid run flame outs for about 4-5 flights, but I attribute that to my inexperience tuning the engine. I think I went a little too lean too soon. Now it runs like a top. The great thing about the plane though, was that even dead stick with close to a full tank of gas the plane still landed real easy. Good luck with whatever you choose. I think you will like the plane.

gymnast
Tower hobbies does not handle Saito,but try Horizon Hobby at www.horizonhobby.com. They don't have the discount but they are good to work with. Try your local hobby shop. Mine offers a discount on purchases over $250. They can get the Saito engine for you. I have 2 Saito 100's and get good performance with them. OS also makes a good engine and they're sold through Tower Hobbies. You won't go wrong with an OS. The Saito puts out a little more Horsepower than the OS .91 and also weighs a little less.
K.O.

Saito 100 Perfect match!!!!!! nuff said...

well i have a saito 100 and its a great pair but id bet some late comers to this will say a ys110 is better. and id like to have one for mine also!!!

I heard that ys's are'nt very good.

SAITO 100 ISN'T ENOUGH! PLUS THE SAITO HAS FLAT SPOT THREW THE THROTTLE TRANSITION WITHOUT A PUMP! I HAD A CLINE ON MINE TO FIX THE PROBLEM! ANYWAYS I WAS RUNNING A 16*4W APC ON THE FA100 W/15% WILDCAT, IT TOOK ALIITLE TIME TO SPOOL UP!, BUT IF YOU A YS110 YOU CAN GO UP TO A 17INCH PROP WHICH I HEARD MAKES THE PLANE HANDLE MUCH BETTER! I GUESS IT HAS SOMTHING TO DO WITH THE PROPWASH, PLUS THE YS HAS A BUILT IN PUMP SO YOU CAN LOCATE THE FUEL TANK NEAR THE CG

HOPE THIS HELPS!

I have a sito 100 in mine and is good but i have run mine to leen and to harde and its clapped out so i have just ordered a Ys 110 Awsome

You heard thet YS's are not any good? That is BAD INFORMATION ---

YS is the finest 4 cycle engine on the planet, very few argue that fact... And the ones that do apparently cannot tune an engine properly--

saito 100 is enough engine for a lot of people it just depends on your skill level and im almost to that point where i want more also but i think the saito100 was a great engine and i had no problems w transition on mine but i went to a cline to move the tank over cg so i think a lot will agree the saito 100 is enough for a ucd 60 if your just starting 3d.oh and if you need more power use coolpower 30%.

OK thanks guys! I will get my mom to order the saito 100 this weekend for Christmas.

Also I heard I need a Futaba S9151 digital servo for the rudder. That servo cost I think $90.00. Is there a servo similar to this that I could use thats cheaper?

hitec hs 645mg 39.99

wow! thanks, thats a $50.00 difference!
Thanks!

Mine flys great on a Webra 1.20 mounted sideways with a Perry pump and the tank over the CG. In fact , another flyer at our field liked how I mounted my engine sideways and did the same with his Saito 100 and now it doesn't have fuel running out the carb after fueling it up cause the carb is even with the tank outlet ( his tank is in the original location). I have Hitec 645MG's on ailerons and elevators and a 945 on rudder and a HS85MG mini servo on throttle. Have fun !

Rick

I have a saito 100 on mine , mounted upside down, the trick is to lower the tank to the bottom of the forward compartment. It runs flawless. Run 30% and 16X4 APC it will jump out of hover with respect!

Kind of depends what altitude your flying at too. I started with a Saito 1.00, it made it a fun sport plane, but it would not hold a hoover. I took that out and put in a used YS1.20AC, and whew, what a difference. I'm getting closer to the ground each time I fly. I'm from central Montana. 3,500 ft.
There's a big difference in flying here than a zero sea level. Just a thought....

I'll have to agree with Razor. The only ones bad mouthing YS are the ones that don't understand them. Had a blast with the Saito 100/UCD.60 combo, but...............upgraded to a YS 110 FZ and never looked back. It will show you the true potential of the UCD. Regardless of engine choice you will enjoy this plane. Good luck, Joe

OK thanks so much guys! I'll get my mom to order the stuff now.