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Old 08-09-2007 | 09:58 AM
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NikolayTT
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Default RE: Engine balance, How to ?

Hi Dar,

In the costs-land you mention it is clear that the division line is around 20-30 cc, for me that
is much higher, at 50cc at least, and then for me the Gaz engine is something I would go for
when I need 80cc level performance.

One more Curiousity: - Are you saying that most of the F3A guys are doing not the right thing
to use still Methanol + Nitro ?

I have seen only very few with Gasoline, and in fact more people with Electric planes than Gasoline
at some of the latest F3A international meetings, where the weight of the fuel is of critical concern,
isn't it.

And if my "statistic" is right, then what is "wrong" with those F3A, or I am simply missing some
point here, batteries for F3A are not lighter then Gasoline in the tank, maybe, I do not know,
what do you think ?

One reason might be that least the Electric Motors is lot more better balanced than any Gas or
Glow and there goes some airplane Weight Saving in thow low vibrations, is it so, of course the
price of those batteries and their life-lenght is "out of scope" ?

Cheers,
Nick