Dave Patrick 330L : Engine choice
 

This one is for a friend. Currently he is flying his DP Extra (78" Wspan) with a 1.60FX.
What is the best GAS engine choice for this (yup for 3D flying)? Glow fuel is getting pretty expensive for extended practice.
Thanks.

RE: Dave Patrick 330L : Engine choice
 

Get a good 50cc gasser - DA, ZDZ, BME, Brison 3.2 are some very good engines that I can think of right now. The difference over the 1.60FX will be noticeable, and your buddy will never go back! :D

RE: Dave Patrick 330L : Engine choice
 

I put the DA50 in mine.

RE: Dave Patrick 330L : Engine choice
 

Nice pics. Did you have to carve the cowl or did the engine sit in perfectly?
Since we'r newbies to GAS, what's the biggest consideration in installation?
Thanks for your reply

RE: Dave Patrick 330L : Engine choice
 

The biggest consideration is keeping your radio gear separated from your ignition components by 12" or so. This is to reduce the possibility of the ignition producing enough interference to prevent radio "hits".

RE: Dave Patrick 330L : Engine choice
 

Thanks.

Here is how it sits with the cowl on.

RE: Dave Patrick 330L : Engine choice
 

Thats cool

RE: Dave Patrick 330L : Engine choice
 

A First Place Engines 2.4 works vary well in this plane.

RE: Dave Patrick 330L : Engine choice
 

I put Zenoah G-45 in mine! Perfect fit! I have almost completed. I have one of the second generation kits I think, and it needs the weight up front to balance.

RE: Dave Patrick 330L : Engine choice
 

Brison 3.2 in mine

RE: Dave Patrick 330L : Engine choice
 

Fellow club member has a Brison 3.2 in his and has logged over NINE HUNDRED flights! Do you think he likes it?