Which New Stinger ARF for BME 44?
12-07-2002 | 11:27 PM
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Which New Stinger ARF for BME 44?
I have just recently acquired a nearly new BME44 locally. This is my first gasser. I am looking to put it in one of the new Lanier Stinger ARF's, either the 1.20 or the Giant. More docile than a large CAP, Extra, etc. I'm not looking for unlimited vertical, but I'd like to be able to hover, and to pull out vertically. Mostly just for low stress sport flying.
I've talked to Lanier, and the new ARF's are lighter than the kits. They use built-up wings, not foam. They felt the BME44 was in between those 2 ARF's. Way more power than needed for the 120, and perhaps on the low end for the Giant Stinger, but should probably fly just fine on the Giant anyhow. The Giant Stinger ARF prototype came in at 171/2 lbs with a Fox 4.2, so Lanier guess mine would weigh 15-1/2 to 16lbs with the BME44.
BME has advertised this engine as perfect for 15-18 lbs aerobats.
Key differences:
120 size has 80" wingspan, 64" long, 1344 sq in. Fuselage is narrow, and I'll probably have to hack away the entire bottom half of the cowl to clear the engine. I'm told the kit flies much better when built with 72" wings.
Giant has an 84" wingspan, 73" long, with 1596 sq in.
All the Stingers except the 120 size are approx the same wing/length ratio as the Giant, approx 1.15:1 The 120 size is the only odd one, with 1.25:1. My guess is that the Giant flies better.
Both ARF's are on backorder right now, so I am looking forward to your thoughts on this.
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Do you think a lighter 84" Giant Stinger would fly nicely on the BME44, or should I get the smaller 120 plane? Any experience on the Giant Stinger with anything less than a G62?
Thanks much, folks.
I've talked to Lanier, and the new ARF's are lighter than the kits. They use built-up wings, not foam. They felt the BME44 was in between those 2 ARF's. Way more power than needed for the 120, and perhaps on the low end for the Giant Stinger, but should probably fly just fine on the Giant anyhow. The Giant Stinger ARF prototype came in at 171/2 lbs with a Fox 4.2, so Lanier guess mine would weigh 15-1/2 to 16lbs with the BME44.
BME has advertised this engine as perfect for 15-18 lbs aerobats.
Key differences:
120 size has 80" wingspan, 64" long, 1344 sq in. Fuselage is narrow, and I'll probably have to hack away the entire bottom half of the cowl to clear the engine. I'm told the kit flies much better when built with 72" wings.
Giant has an 84" wingspan, 73" long, with 1596 sq in.
All the Stingers except the 120 size are approx the same wing/length ratio as the Giant, approx 1.15:1 The 120 size is the only odd one, with 1.25:1. My guess is that the Giant flies better.
Both ARF's are on backorder right now, so I am looking forward to your thoughts on this.
POLL
Do you think a lighter 84" Giant Stinger would fly nicely on the BME44, or should I get the smaller 120 plane? Any experience on the Giant Stinger with anything less than a G62?
Thanks much, folks.
03-10-2003 | 01:05 AM
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Which New Stinger ARF for BME 44?
Hey Lee. I had the Giant Stinger on a G62. I couldn't recommend flying it on anything less. The 120 size Stinger would be a good first big gasser. After you're done with the Stinger, you can put that BME in ANY of the 13-15lb aerobats.
03-11-2003 | 04:39 AM
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Stinger 120
Hey, Mark. Wazzup? Thanks for the help with the SPAD and OS 40FP!
Yup, Brian has the 120 on backorder for me. I won't be building it until the summer most likely due to extensive work commitments for the next several months.
Take care!
Yup, Brian has the 120 on backorder for me. I won't be building it until the summer most likely due to extensive work commitments for the next several months.
Take care!
