Wow, I can't believe it! My Saito .82 arrived yesterday from Hobby Warehouse!
I think the order went in on Thursday and I have it in my hands on Monday. That's pretty good in my book. What a pretty little motor too. This is a gem. I have it oiled up and will go get some new fuel to run in it today. I want to break it in right. I understand that these can suck up some fuel during break in. How bad is it? How long before that tapers off? I can't wait to hear it run. I have always loved the sound of the 4 strokes and look forward to flying it. Thanks to you in the forum that helped me decide which power plant.to go with, I am confidant that this will be a winner. I guess it's back to work on the UCD since I have the right motor. I still have other stuff pending, we are about to re-maiden the 4*40 with the OS Max .50 SX, (it should be a powerful bird now) not to mention the administrative end of roofing of my house, the tearing down of a wall and the removal of a big patio roof!! I know I should be getting thew house done but dog gone it, I want to PLAY!! OH, did I mention that we're going to have to redo a floor in the kitchen? But I have a nice new motor on the test stand! I am at least going to have to start the Saito, it can run while I watch it as the roof comes down, can't it? All I know is, someone's gonna have to take over now and then so I can break in this motor!
Oh, yeah, what's a good break-in prop for this? I still have some 13x4's I bought for the .50SX, would that work well? Also, where are you finding the velocity stack for this motor? I don't like the idea of that open path for grit into the carb, at least a filter over it would be nice. My little Norvels even have those! I guess I could machine my own, but my list is long enough already!
allyric , welcome to the thread and congratulations on the new addition! My 2 cents.. if you already own the Surpass .70, go with it. If you are about to buy the Surpass, take a better look at the Saito 82. It is light as a feather and more powerful than the Surpass and can be had for only a few more $$ than the OS. (I think the OS is just over $200 ($209.99 at Tower) and I just got my Saito for $229+$7 S/H and they sent it lightning fast!) Tower is having a sale until Monday the 31st of July, that will save you $30 on a purchase of over $200. That makes the Surpass $179.99 'til then. It's a tough choice. I know, it took me a month to decide. I am shopping for servos today as I buy gas. My LHS does a good job of competing with the mail order outfits so I only have to deal with tax, hopefully no more than s/h would be with others. Also look in this thread at around page 185 and on, you will see mods suggested to myself and others to strengthen some points of the plane. Landing gear (the block that it's attached to, actually) the tail feathers, (some are adding flying wires) and I heard of more than a few people breaking the stringers of the turtledeck while picking it up, they are soft balsa and will break quite easily. Just be careful there. I can see me sheeting that if I ever have to do any repairs in the area. What ever you decide, ENJOY this awesome plane!! And post pics while you're at it! Most of all, ask questions here. The only thing more awesome than the plane is this thread! The guys here are the best and they are just delighted to assist. I wish we all flew at the same field. I know, I'll win the lottery and send everyone a plane ticket to the AMA field! We'll still have to find a way to bring the UCD's won't we? OH well, have fun!
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