Dmacsimum

Fellers,
I'm wanting to know what planes are being used for the YS 63S engine? I'm finding it weighs almost as some 60 size 2-strokes and therefore when I start thinking of ARF's to use I'm wondering if it would be enough motor for the 60 sized ARFs. I have thought of the Tiger 60, but fly buddies at the field tell me it would be alot more in need of power for verticle work. The plane would also be tail heavy requiring around 5 oz. or more, of lead up front. Then when I consider the 40 size I think of the engine being way to much for the 40 size airframe. Too much thrust at idle causing creap, and unability to keep the plane still at idle. Also, landings would take up a lot of runway room etc.....

So what do you have your YS63S in ? How's the plane in verticle work, unlimited etc..?

Dennis

HighSierra

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I've got a .63FZ on a Dave Patrick Ultimate 40 and it pulls it has unlimited vertical at 5000' asl. Damn powerful llittle engine....I'd reach (with a pretty long pole) to say 90 size power in a 60 size shell.

splais

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It will fly great on anything at about 6 pounds or less. The more less the better. In the past two years I've had YS63 on Lanier Razor 3D, Kyosho Majestic, Flip 3D and two profiles. They all flew great.

deputydog

I've had the 63 in a couple profiles(CG edge and OMP edge) a Funtana and a U Can Do 46. Excellent in all. The 63 turns slow enough on a 14x4w that the 4.5lb profile does not creep.

BasinBum

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If you want to use a 63 you should look at 3D style planes under 5lbs. The Tiger that you mentioned would be a waste as the 63 has lot's of torque for big low pitched props. If you are not ready for 3D than maybe a Somethin Extra would be a good fun fly to transition into wilder aerobatics (just be sure to use taller landing gear to swing that 13x6 or 14x4W APC).

stomper

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I have one on a Flip 3D and one on a H9 Aresti 40 and both have unlimited verticle.

Capt G

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Fabulous on the Funtana!

sonicboom

Have mine in a World Models Dago Red with a 10 x 9 prop. Awsome plane with this combo. Speed it awsome.

jrf

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Pacific Aeromodel Edge 40/72. Weighs 6 pounds and builds and flies like a much bigger airplane.

The other posters are right about the prop pitch. A 4.5 to 5 inch pitch will keep it from running away at idle.

Jim

Dmacsimum

Thanks all for the replies! Man it sure does look like the Futana 40 would be a great match for the engine. Capt G how well does it perform in verticle? Will it pull out with authority from hovering etc..?


Basinbum,
YS engines are great engines and can be used for other types of fly'in besides 3-D. My Spacewalker and 110 flys very well as my "Sunday Flyer".... grin..

Hey, as far as radio's goes though, is it truely necessary for one to have to have one with hi/low rates to fly such planes as the Funtana, or 300's?
Dennis

BasinBum

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That 110 will run a 40 size warbird at 130mph or a big 3D plane with tons of vertical. While the 63 is also versatile you don't see a lot of recomendations for it other than 3D style planes do you?

JoeAirPort

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Ditto, perfect engine.

HighSierra

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I'd say you need hig/low rates for 3d flying....The throws for 3d are just too much for just flying around (If you set up 3d flows on a non-hi-low rate TX you'ld most certainly crash sooner rather than latter)..If you keep the throws low enough without high/low rates, you'll have no probs....but you'll be limited as far as 3d preformance.

BasinBum

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If you didn't have dual rates you'd need a lot of exponential and I don't know of many radios that have expo and no dual rates so the answer is , yes you should have dual rates. Get one of the newer inexpensive computer radios, you'll be glad you did.

Richard L.

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I have one in my 6.5 lbs Kyosho Zero - awesome speed with almost unlimited vertical.



I had one in an 8 lbs Kyosho Corsair. Again, spectacular performance.

Dmacsimum

Thanks all for the replies. If I deside to buy something for 3-D, I guess I'll have to invest in a radio that has dual rates. BasinBum, while I haven't seen many replies of using the YS63 for other planes other than 3-D, I do believe however YS does have uses other than 3-D flying....

Richard L.
What size of prop are you showing it talking at 11.5K, and what % of nitro ?

Ltr,
Dennis

HighSierra

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mine will spin a apc 13/6 at 11.5k on around 24% nitro

Richard L.

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That's a Graupner 12x7 prop on Powermaster YS 20/20 fuel. I opt for speed, not 3D hovering, in my warbirds and use YS 20/20 on all my YS engines.

RLDIII

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I am currently flying ONE of my YS .63's (I have two I like them so much) on a Sig Fazer. depending upon ambient conditions, I swing either a 14 x 4 or 13 x 4 APC Wide blade prop for OUTSTANDING performance with the plane/engine combo. I just wish I had modified my Fazer for an even shorter nose than the short option in the kit (it is still a bit nose heavy) and added even more rudder area (the YS .63 with these props makes LOTS of torque to control!).

Dmacsimum

Thanks everyone for the replies and suggestions.