engines
Tom, it has been many years, Satio dosen't make the 50 anymore, but I think I used a MA 12X6?? Words of Wisdom... WWI aircraft fly different than most, in that, even though they have a lot of wing area and a lite sq oz. loading you need to keep the speed up alittle more than usual on landing. I would not suggest that you try to float it in, instead fly it in. On take off runs hold in a little up elevator (keeps tail on ground) and gently but quickly add throtle using rudder to keep her straight. Once it gets rolling pretty good release the up elevator and the tail will come up, and a little later, if speed is right, the plane should lift off. Main object here is to get them off the ground as quickly and as nicely possible. They fly better than they do manuvering on the ground.
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