ORIGINAL: F.Imbriaco
With all due respects to your reminder to me of the basis of this thread , I started the thread , so I do know the purpose of it. At that time, the Saito FG-20 was just out and I thought it might be capable of powering a smaller pattern - practice ship- just to save a few bucks on fuel. My current recommendation about the Syssa 180 was meant to help along those lines ( economical pattern)for the more popular 2M aircraft.
There are used 2M aircraft on the market and ARCs/ ARFs like the Focus 2 that are economical, viable pattern mounts and the Syssa will power them effortlessly. Read some of the recent posts, if you desire.
Whether its a 90, 120 or 2M aircraft, that's up to you. Smaller size doesn't always equate to less money. It sounds as though you already have the aircraft or one in mind. Power it anyway you like and good luck along the way.
Hi Frank,
You know, it occured to me that you were the one to send Ed and I the original email regarding the SAP 180. After an early detour to take a look at the Mintor 37 cc, an engine that sounde good for pattern until I took a close look at the goofy carb set-up, I have not looked back. It has been the cause of a tremendous amount of activity around my shop these past 3 months.
Thanks for letting me know about the Syssa engine. The engine outperforms all other 2 stroke pattern engines we run except maybe the Webra 160. The 4 stroke YS 170 is a little stronger but thats about it, running 30% nitro
Matt