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Old 05-17-2010 | 02:09 PM
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krashkart
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Default Motor Size For J3 Cub?

I am about ready to take the plunge for my first plane. I flew some years ago but it's been awhile. I have been using a sim and having no problems flying most of the models on it. I have joined the local club and the AMA and I have assistance via the club to help me learn again.
I have been reading and reading and I sure like the flight characteristics of the Hanger 9 Piper J-3 Cub 40 ARF. It seems this plane can make an excellent first plane too according to what I am reading.
I am trying to select a motor for this ARF. I want to go 4 stroke~OK, I just like the sound.
I am thinking Saito and it seems to me that I have a choice of the 56 ACC, the 62 A ACC or the 72 ACC motors. There is not much of a price difference between them.
Given these 3 engines as a choice, which would you select for the J-3 in question and why?
I have a 10% coupon in hand for Horizon Hobby and it's burning a hole in my wallet!