Ok...so the Ryobi will put out what? 12lbs thrust or so?
With CH ignition it's around 3lbs motor weight.Maybe a bigger throat carb?..add radio, batteries, airframe.....can it be done under that weight?

Good question to ask would be....what kind of airframe could a person build Scratch. To get a Ryobi to hover without the airframe rattling itself apart?

What would be the ideal weight of an airframe with servos/battery installed to meet the 1:1 thrust ratio?

Recommended servos? Battery sizes? Max airframe weight?

Has it been done? I'm thinking the new two-ring version might actually be able to??

Just something to think about..... to make a giant scale 3D machine for less than 200 buxs (with engine).

Now THERE you'd have a VERY popular plane.....

Any ideas?

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CrazyHerb