ORIGINAL: jerzdvt
I just got a Nexstar, and it can use up to a .51 engine, so I want to put a SuperTigre .51 in it. My question is: can I put this engine in another .40 size plane (my second plane) if it is rated for up to a .46? Tower's site says "the .51 is for adding some extra kick to you .40 size plane for increased climbs, snaps, etc."
I like the larger size because I plan on using 6 channels with 6 servos in the future, for flaps and ailerons, etc.
Thanks.
I wouldn't worry about the addition of two servos creating too much weight for a good .46. On a high wing trainer, that weight would be negligable.
Super Tigres can be a great value. I had a .46 that I was really starting to like before dumb thumbs send it straight into the ground at a high rate of speed. One caution, they are not a "run it straight out of the box" engine like an OS. They need to be broken in and properly tuned. I know some people have had challenges with getting the mid-range adjusted.