How can I be proactive with engine size?
03-04-2010, 07:15 PM
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How can I be proactive with engine size?
I want to buy one 60 size engine that can be moved from plane to plane as I crash or advance .
60 size planes seem to range from 60 to 120 . and their is no way I want to buy engines for every plane . I was thinking 4 stroke 100 to 120 .
What size do I need?
What brand?
And what about pumped engines?
60 size planes seem to range from 60 to 120 . and their is no way I want to buy engines for every plane . I was thinking 4 stroke 100 to 120 .
What size do I need?
What brand?
And what about pumped engines?
03-04-2010, 07:24 PM
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RE: How can I be proactive with engine size?
A good .60-.75 2-stroke or .91-1.10 4-stroke would meet your needs.
I'm partial to the OS stuff and that's what I generally recommend. You'll find differing opinions on that of course.
I'm partial to the OS stuff and that's what I generally recommend. You'll find differing opinions on that of course.
03-04-2010, 07:28 PM
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RE: How can I be proactive with engine size?
You will never be able to get the right engine for the plane you plan in the future. Get something you can fly with now, then once you advance, get the right engine for that plane. Then you will have two. Eventually, as most of us do, you will have several that will fit just about all needs.
But, if you train correctly, you will end up with the same number of planes as you have engines. That's a good goal.
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But, if you train correctly, you will end up with the same number of planes as you have engines. That's a good goal.
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03-04-2010, 07:31 PM
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RE: How can I be proactive with engine size?
Saito 100 would be a good choice if you want to go four stroke. An O.S. .91 2 stroke is also a great all around engine for planes of that size. And I dont think you need to spend the extra money for a pumped engine.
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RE: How can I be proactive with engine size?
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But, if you train correctly, you will end up with the same number of planes as you have engines. That's a good goal.
But, if you train correctly, you will end up with the same number of planes as you have engines. That's a good goal.
03-04-2010, 08:54 PM
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RE: How can I be proactive with engine size?
You may want to look at the magnum engines. There are some awsome deals on them right now. Some are 50% off and at that price, you could have four for the price of one O.S of the same size.
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03-04-2010, 09:11 PM
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RE: How can I be proactive with engine size?
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I always manage to keep the same number of planes as I have RX's, but I somehow have three perfectly good spare engines on my workbench. Whoops.
ORIGINAL: CGRetired
But, if you train correctly, you will end up with the same number of planes as you have engines. That's a good goal.
But, if you train correctly, you will end up with the same number of planes as you have engines. That's a good goal.
I guess I really screwed up my 10 year training program.
I now have 5 planes, 9 engines, 3 transmitters and 12 receivers![sm=71_71.gif]
03-04-2010, 10:28 PM
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RE: How can I be proactive with engine size?
The Saito 1.00 would be a good all around engine for 4 strokes . Good power reliable , and lite . Have 2 that have been in several different airplanes . I just got a new Magnum .91 4s and it a good engine also. I think Hobby People have them on sale for $159.99 right now. I alsohave a ASP 1.20 4s , nice engine but it's pretty big, and you are limited on the type of plane it well fit.. Prop clearance , weight, size, ect.
For 2 strokes I use a ST .90. Had a little trouble dialing it in, but once dialed in , itisa powerful , reliable engine .
For 2 strokes I use a ST .90. Had a little trouble dialing it in, but once dialed in , itisa powerful , reliable engine .
