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Old 05-12-2003 | 05:29 PM
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Default Engine too big for a Lanier Ultimate P

Hi,

I am waiting to get my Ultimate pitts kit from Lanier in a few days. I am almost sure that it will be a nice plane with a Saito 200 twin, but I would like to hear if someone had tried something like a Saito 300 in this plane, if the cylinders will be out too much from the cowl (I dont have the plans yet), if you think it is extremely heavy for it, or simple if I am too crazy...but let me finish saying that the Super Stinker from Midwest which is almost the same size and kind of plane calls for a 45cc four strokes (2,7). Also, as a rule you must add 30 to the recommended two stroke engine, in this specific case, 220 plus 30 = 250 not 184 as Lanier esp. written below.

What do you think, in general? Even if you do not have a direct experience but have some advice to share.

Basic Espc:

Fuselage Length 58-1/2"
Wing Span 60 1/4 "
2 stroke Eng: .91 - 2.2
4 Stroke Eng: 1.20 - 1.84
Flying weight 10 - 14 lbs