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Old 09-29-2005 | 09:36 AM
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Wing span, weight, and engine size

How much engine is needed to put a 100”span, 700sq in, 5 pound glider (Aerofly) in thermal territory? Does anyone have a web site address for the T-tail glider?

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Old 09-29-2005 | 02:39 PM
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I used to use a Cox Medallion .15 on one. Would pull loops from a hand launch! I would recommend the Norvel .15.
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SST,

Thanks for the information. Is yours an Aerofly? Also how much weight do you have in the nose?

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Old 10-09-2005 | 08:22 AM
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I just recently completed an Aerofly for a friend on this forum. He wanted to go electric. I installed a brushless motor with plenty of power, it is just that the prop size is too limited by the engine placement. I flew it once before sending it to him. You can see it in my gallery. He also wanted me to put ailerons on it, which I did.

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