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Old 09-19-2008 | 10:57 AM
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Default Beginning plane - which engine?

Hello,
This is my first year flying planes. I've already gotten into pattern flying and love it, and have a Venus 40 and a Venus II in my hangar. I would love to have a nice 60-90 scale plane to fly IMAC as well, and am wondering what are some recommendations. I would be in the beginner's class, though could be capable of flying something like an Extra. I've got a couple of glow planes but wouldn't mind an electric too, so anything goes.

Thanks.

POLL EDITED!!!

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One is the QQ 73" Yak http://www.qqaircraft.com/planes.asp...&s_PLANE_CAT=c

Other is from Troy Built: http://troybuiltmodels.com/newsite/a..._yak54_73.html

They recommend a 26cc gas engine, and I was wondering if that would be enough, and if 45cc would be too much? I found some great info and reviews on the two engines above - reliable, powerful, and inexpensive.