Hi,

i am thinking about getting the world models sukoi 30. Will a GMS .46 be to much for it?

Also what do you guys think of this plane?

Thanks

Alex

anyone?

It would prop hang really nice for sure ... yes the plane will be fast, seen a Kyosho SU (30) with a 46 2C, the plane will be fast. Try to use an 11x6 if you want to slow her down a little.

It's too much engine. I though I responded to this thread already :-( Anyway, I would go with a smaller engine or a bigger plane. If you plan to be using a 11x6 prop on that plane, it will spin the plane around. If you must, go with a smaller prop 10x7, 9x8 or something and beware of full throttle. I'd reinforce the firewall too. Plus that landing gear is bent wire... may need to be beefed up too. And the gas tank? You'll not get 8 minute flight time unless you replace it with a bigger tank.

On the other hand, CG will probably be just right!

What I would recommend is the O.S.32sx or similar. You'll likely need to put the battery pack way ahead, maybe in front of the firewall but that is easily done.

If you have the engine and not the plane, I'd go with the WM Cap232 in Breightling scheme. That was my second plane and a wonderful plane to build and fly.

None of these will do 3D well even if you have a honking engine in it... that's a different ball game altogether! I had a WM Rambler with a YS 63 that was so powerful it did unlimited vertical at half throttle. Fun to fly but could only do so with major aileron mixing (coupled with throttle to counter the torque) and short flights. It was "lost" when I ran out of gas 7 or so minutes into a flight.

forestroke ... guess you are right about the torque ... but then in the US they love to over power the planes!

If you want good power without over doing things and still easy on fuel I would go for a OS 32SX. They work really well with a MAS 10-5 prop on them.

Echo Fastsky, The 32SX is a gem of an engine. I've owned two and both have been extremely powerful and easy running. But given your budget a TT Pro.36 can also haul *****. Without the $$.

In case you're interested, this was my WM Cap232. Flew great until I did the stupidest of things. When I put on the wing, had the aileron servos attached incorrectly. When I did my pre-flight checks, it looked right to me and I flew. Turned the plane upside down trying to level it, it slid for about 5 feet before and slamming into the concrete barriers. Fuse was a complete write-off but the wing I gave to a friend who is on his 3rd WM Cap232.

Since then, I use Y-cables for those planes I don't plan for acrobatics. For those that I do fly "spiritedly", I now clearly label the servo leads so as never to have that occur again! Also, I pay specific attention to aileron control during pre-flight checks. It only takes one accident to make you phobic!