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Old 01-30-2003 | 01:23 PM
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Dave Campbell
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Default Engine Choice / Need Expert Advice!!

Well, you say it's meant for Sp480's, that can mean a lot. I am not familiar with the airplane you are talking about, but the motor recommendation I'd give would change a lot depending on whether it was meant to be flown direct drive or geared.

On direct drive, you'd spin a 5-5" prop and maybe 7 or 8 cells. If it was geared to maybe 3:1, we are talking about and 8-5 or so and carry the weight of 8 to 10 cells. Big difference in airplanes and how they would fly!

Dave