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Old 03-14-2006 | 11:15 AM
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mikeboyd
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Default RE: Just got the Phoenix Super Decathlon

Hindsight being 20/20 I would go with a Saito .91 over the Magnum or OS, since it is so light. From what I have seen from the Saito .82's, they are real powerhouses as well and should work great in this plane. I had to mount everything in the tail with the Magnum .91, since it weighs nearly 23 ounces. With the Saito's you would have much lower wing loading and could have a better choice for where you mount the battery and servos. I am thinking you may be a little disappointed with a .40 in this. It is a pretty large plane, with extra drag from the wing struts and tall fuselage.
ORIGINAL: jzinckgra

you guys stuffing those 91's in the nose have me rethinking my engine chioce. I will be flying mine with floats on occassion and was planning on putting a saito 72 up front. this should be enough,no?