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Old 10-10-2006 | 08:39 PM
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Default RE: How small a plane for a .40 engine? (reasonably)

chevy43,

It all depends on the weight, not the size. If your current plane will almost, but not quite, hover, I'd guess your next plane should weigh at least 25-30% less. The high performance 3D planes have thrust/weight ratios of nearly 2:1. Hope that helps.

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