i am proud to announce that i've just recently picked up two gas planes at a garage sale and am now in the gas business. i've always done electric because it was smaller and cheaper, but i always wanted to get into gas. only problem is i know very little about it. i have a hobbico airvista that came with everything including an mds .40 and some 8 year old fuel. the other plane is an incomplete thunder tiger champion 45L. i don't believe they've ever been flown. i have the mds .40 and a supertigre .45. if anyone has any comments on these engines or tips please do share. unfortunately the wing of the airvista was damaged in storage. the covering has a hole in it between two ribs. i'll see if i can get some pics on here. also, the mds is missing the prop driver so if anyone could tell me where i could get one it would be a big help.
any help would be very appreciated
Jarrod

Sounds like you're off to a good start.

First tip: Get used to calling it "Glow" not "Gas" - "Gas" means Gasoline engines.

Next, chuck that can of fuel. Or at least, be prepared to. It might still work ok, but I wouldn't count on it.

Did this also come with a radio?

I just recently gave a neighbor kid an Arvista, from what I can tell it will be a great trainer.
A hole between 2 ribs? If you are not overly concerened with looks just cover it with clear packing tape. If you are you can get self adhesive Monocoat and put that on or even a decal if you have one laying around.
By driver for the MDS are you refering to the Prop Hub?

It may be a good idea to start with the ST because some have problems with MDS engines. I would build a test bench and run both of them on that. There are several engine mounts to chose from. Or you can simply bolt them to some wood and clamp them on some sawhorses.

tahnk you, i'm sorry about all the terminology. and the part that i'm missing on the mds, it is called the prop driver on the parts diagram and it looks like it fits over a thing called a collet. i hope that this makes more sense. i've never owned a glow engine before, so i don't know what its all called yet

Contact MDS about any missing parts.
MDS ENGINES
4105 FIELDSTONE ROAD
CHAMPAIGN, IL 61822
Tel: 217/355-9511

Unfortunatly I have been disappointed both of those 2 brands. I would just buy a new Thunder Tiger 46 Pro or An OS 46AX if you are serious about getting a reliable running engine that also has good power. If you just want something to goof around with then the engines you have will do. [8D]