RE: Yellow Aircraft P-40 Engine?
Hi Guys,
I recently maidened a Yellow P40 with a 3W80 and a Keleo muffler. SWEET combination!
I agree that a good 50 is enough, apparently G62s are common as well, but require a 1" prop extension.
I did the larger motor only because I wanted to spin a 24" 3-blade prop, and even a G62 can't do that.
The price to pay is weight, and especially with the long nose of the P40 this can get interesting. I have a good CG with all the main servos and the batts well back in the fuse. Maybe the world's only nose-heavy-prone warbird :-)
Ditto on all the great comments about Kelvin at KELEO .. wonderful guy, excellent craftsmanship, very easy to do business with.
I'll post a picture of the install..
Dave