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Old 07-26-2006 | 08:42 AM
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Default RE: Gas Engine for 3D?


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If I were you I would go with the new GREAT PLANES "Yak 54" ($399)
and the Brillelli 46 WITH the mag.. ($250 with pitts style muffler)
The light 50/55cc are TO LIGHT and the plane is very tail heavy,
(so I have read)..

This is the combination I am going to use...

BRILLELLI web site:
http://www.brillelli.com/brillelli_003.htm


What do you expect your all up weight to be with ~1,1XX sq in of wing area? Do you think you are going to be looking at a solid 14 pounds?

If your airframe is less than 1200 sq in and the light 50/55cc are not heavy enough to balance than it my be better to go with a different airframe if your goal is 3D. For instance, the H9 260 or the GP Cap 232 or the UL Giles work work.




The plane is part of the Hanger 9 "performance series" as is the H9 260
so it should 3d with the right equipment..
They recomend a Fugi 43ei that is a little on the heavy side
SOME SPECTS:

Wingspan: 81 in (2055 mm)
Wing Area: 1138 sq in (73.4 dm2)
Weight RTF: 12.5-15.25 lb (5.67-6.86 kg)
Wing Loading: 25-30 oz/sq ft (77-93 g/dm2)
Fuselage Length: 68 in (1727 mm)
Engine Required: 2-stroke 1.6-1.8 cu in (25-30 cc) or 4-stroke 1.8-2.1 cu in (30-36 cc) glow or 1.9-2.6 cu in (32-43 cc) gasoline
Radio Required: 6-channel w/7 servos (6 high-torque metal gear servos and one standard servo)

Web Site:
http://www.greatplanes.com/performan.../gpma1411.html