Has anyone successfully flown this airplane with a SuperTigre .45 in it or is that considered too big for an airplane that takes a recommended range of .30 to .40?

It fits nicely in the front without any modifications so size isn't an issue, I just don't want anything too powerful for this mid-size kit. The wing span is only 56" with a length of 47".

The 45 should be fine if it doesn't cause any balance issues. If it causes you to add wieght then I would rethink the choice.

Only engine I have available so choice is not an issue, I just don't have a choice, the .40 is in my PT-40, the .32 is going in my Kadet LT-25 when I figure out why the piston don't flip over like it's supposed to (another issue I have to pay someone to figure out).

The Super Tiger 45 would be a lot of engine for this plane but you should be able to fly it just fine

According to the Tower site the original Kit type Skylark 56 was brought out in 1978. So the design has been around a while. The design was somewhat derived from the Falcon 56 of the late 60's

A Sr Falcon would be a better choice for your ST 45
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I had a 78 version of the skylark and it flew great with 46 ax right up to the point I plowed into a tree. the engine was still running but the nose was broken off and the wing denuded most of the ribs on the right side. All in all a good plane but the pilot needed something to be desired at that time.

I had one of the original ones back in 1977 or so. I flew it several times, as a trainer (then, we swapped the transmitter back and forth with the instructor). I crashed it when the elevator failed. My problem was that I failed to properly reconnect the clevis to the elevator with the tubing to secure it in place. It popped off during flight, and that was that.

I later (like 25 years later) bought one of the revised versions from Goldberg. It was an ARF. I had an OS 52 Surpass which was plenty of power. But, this engine aircraft combination was a real pain in the butt. The throttle is on the opposite side which meant some interesting linkage connections (for a relative newbie that came back in the hobby after 20+ years) and I had to carve out part of the left side cheek to make room for that linkage.

It flew great, though, with that engine, however, as I said, I was a relative newbie and ended up c1 rashing it doing something that I should not have done.. fly it in winds that were stronger than my capabilities.

After what I experienced with the four stroke, I would not go that way (yeah, I know that's not what you asked, but that was my experience and I wanted to relate that to you just in case you decided to go that way). The engine installation was a pain and there are much better choices.

A good 40 or 46 2 stroke will power that plane nicely. And, it is a very nice looking plane when all is said and done.

Best of luck with that. You will enjoy it, I'm sure.

CGr

ST 45 will be great in that plane. Just go to a larger dia prop. I personally like the 11/5 or 11/6 on that engine. You may have to go to larger wheels for ground clearance. The 11/5 will keep the overall speed down and also give you some extra breaking power for landing. Do not over prop ST engines they like to spin (IMHO)
Goodluck
Brian

The ST 45 will be a great engine choice for that airplane. You will love it with that engine. Dont' let anyone talk you out of using it. You will be very happy with it.

Tower has a deal now for the OS 46 ABL with a $10.00 rebate offer. That makes this fine engine $99.00. Check this one out too. There are a lot of good choices, for sure.

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