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Old 02-26-2011 | 08:59 AM
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Ok, this is a slightly complex question.

1) I am committed to setting up a Phoenix Extra330S. I had actually bought it as a test bed for my 75ax but turns out the 75 is too small for 3D for that airplane. A collegue has the Phoenix Yak 60" which is essentially the same airplane and he is flying it with a 120AX quite nicely.
2) Now I want to avoid buying a 95AX right now.
3) I have a 120ax which was bought for a Funtana125. I dont intend to set up my Funtana for another year atleast (unless I crash something).
4) I could use the 120ax on the Extra and get a Dle20 for the Funtana, but the way the technology is evolving on gas engines, there may be something much better available by the time I decide to setup the Funtana.
5) Then again, I am not sure I should put a gasser on the Funtana which has a fragile build.
6) So far I have been only flying 60 size models (GP Reactor 46 that I just crashed but is repaired and Phoenix Topstar 60 which is same as H9 Frenzy /Twist60) and I am not sure I should make the jump to a 120 size engine so quickly

Given above description of my predicament, please suggest what should I do

(Administrators, please delete this post from the 3D flying section if the beginners' section is more appropriate)

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Old 02-26-2011 | 11:36 AM
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This link might give you an answer to your ?? http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_4798510/tm.htm , I know guys that fly the 120 on the Twist 60 and say it's perfect. I think it will be ok. just remember that it will be over powered.
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throttle is not an on off switch.....better to have the power and not need it than to need the power and not have it....to a point....
I like gassers but there is a learning curve to gassers...based on that go with the 120 if the weight will allow it
Old 02-26-2011 | 12:59 PM
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I've seen this plane fly on a 1.20-AX and it works very well.
Old 02-26-2011 | 10:14 PM
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