Giles 202 ??????????
03-04-2004 | 08:35 PM
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Giles 202 ??????????
I have a Giles 202 40/46 size airplane and I was thinking of putting a 61 size motor in it. I was wondering what kind of problems I would have if I did. Would a big motor like that give me problems on a 40/46 size plane? I'm looking for a lot of power, I don't care about speed. Could I just put a good power prop on it to keep it from over speeding. As you can tell, I am fairly new to planes. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
03-04-2004 | 08:47 PM
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RE: Giles 202 ??????????
Charlie,
What's the make of that Giles? The reason I'm asking is I had a Model Tech Giles that was a 60 size and put a 91 in her. After about a dozen flights or so, the motor pulled the entire engine box out of the fuse. I'm hoping that's not a Model Tech.
What's the make of that Giles? The reason I'm asking is I had a Model Tech Giles that was a 60 size and put a 91 in her. After about a dozen flights or so, the motor pulled the entire engine box out of the fuse. I'm hoping that's not a Model Tech.
03-04-2004 | 09:02 PM
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RE: Giles 202 ??????????
A few people have ask me that, but the box doesn't say. All I see on the box is Giles. It does say made in China. I guess I better reinforce the front just to be safe.
03-04-2004 | 09:24 PM
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RE: Giles 202 ??????????
OK... I don't know either. Maybe someone will recognize the box and can put a manufacturer to it.
You have to look at the firewall as well as the overall construction of the airplane. To me, seems a 61 would be perfect for a 55" wing span. I usually go by this rule. Does the motor fit inside the cowl. If yes, then next, can you properly balance it with a bigger motor without adding a lot of weight? If you can, then go with the bigger motor. Getting the proper CG is would be the only limit on oversizing an engine in this size of a plane (if it's built or reinforced strongly enough).
You have to look at the firewall as well as the overall construction of the airplane. To me, seems a 61 would be perfect for a 55" wing span. I usually go by this rule. Does the motor fit inside the cowl. If yes, then next, can you properly balance it with a bigger motor without adding a lot of weight? If you can, then go with the bigger motor. Getting the proper CG is would be the only limit on oversizing an engine in this size of a plane (if it's built or reinforced strongly enough).
03-05-2004 | 01:47 AM
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ORIGINAL: I am fairly new to planes. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Best of luck with it, I like those Giles.
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03-05-2004 | 05:22 AM
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I wonder why nobody noticed this before, Unless your beyond your second plane I would not worry about the engine because it will most likely have only one flight.
03-05-2004 | 06:48 AM
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Charlie, don't worry about it.
It will land faster than your trainer but you will enjoy it more.
It will land faster than your trainer but you will enjoy it more.
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I said that I was fairly new to planes, not new. I have been flying a trainer for a little over a year and been flying helis for over four years. I'm no pro by any means, but I feel pretty confident that I can handle It.
I said that I was fairly new to planes, not new. I have been flying a trainer for a little over a year and been flying helis for over four years. I'm no pro by any means, but I feel pretty confident that I can handle It.
03-05-2004 | 09:31 PM
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RE: Giles 202 ??????????
I am not sure on this one. I will only offer an opinion. How about a compromize! Try say an Irvine 53, OS 50, or someting similar. Almost the power of a 60 with the weight of a 40. The Irvine has a very good reputation for power and user friendlyness. I have 2 I will be using this year. Good luck and enjoy the plane. And as suggested before it will come in faster than your trainer. It will also go where you point it. It has no self righting capabilitys. Just be careful the first flight or two. Can you get on a buddy box for a flight or two to get your sea legs. Oh well I am rambling again. just have fun and be careful best of luck.
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03-06-2004 | 12:48 AM
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That Giles is the same as the Giles I fly from Phoenix Models. I ran a tower .46 on mine at first, but then decided to go with a tower .75 with a 13X4 prop. The plane has unlimited vertical now, but is still a very fast plane in my book. I would strongley suggest not to fly this till at least your 3rd plane. I tried to jump into this from a MKII trainer, and about totaled it out. Plane is fast, requires a good clip to land too. You can even read some of my previous posts about that same plane if you do a search. It is a really nice flying plane though, just a little difficult for a person just starting out. Put it away for now and get some kind of low wing trainer... I went with a four star and loved it...
03-06-2004 | 03:38 AM
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That Giles is the same as the Giles I fly from Phoenix Models. I ran a tower .46 on mine at first, but then decided to go with a tower .75 with a 13X4 prop. The plane has unlimited vertical now, but is still a very fast plane in my book. I would strongley suggest not to fly this till at least your 3rd plane. I tried to jump into this from a MKII trainer, and about totaled it out. Plane is fast, requires a good clip to land too. You can even read some of my previous posts about that same plane if you do a search. It is a really nice flying plane though, just a little difficult for a person just starting out. Put it away for now and get some kind of low wing trainer... I went with a four star and loved it...
That Giles is the same as the Giles I fly from Phoenix Models. I ran a tower .46 on mine at first, but then decided to go with a tower .75 with a 13X4 prop. The plane has unlimited vertical now, but is still a very fast plane in my book. I would strongley suggest not to fly this till at least your 3rd plane. I tried to jump into this from a MKII trainer, and about totaled it out. Plane is fast, requires a good clip to land too. You can even read some of my previous posts about that same plane if you do a search. It is a really nice flying plane though, just a little difficult for a person just starting out. Put it away for now and get some kind of low wing trainer... I went with a four star and loved it...
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