Need a plane for a .61 engine
 

I have an Evolution .61 engine sitting around waiting for a plane:D. I have read about the Sig 4* and H9 Ultra Stick (there are some at my club) but am looking for other options. I have been flying for just over 1 year and have flown the following:

NexStar
Spa3D
Spad DPS
Twist 40 (Flew the canopy off, literally:eek:)
Combat planes

I would look at both an ARF or a kit (I have a Slow Poke Sport 40 kit for this winter). I was going to use this as my low wing trainer but got impatient and got the Twist ARF instead. I would consider myself a sport flyer. I like to fly and have fun just being in the air. I am not particular to any certain type, I normally base my decisions on cost/looks.

Thanks in advance for the input,

Rob

RE: Need a plane for a .61 engine
 

My personal favorite .60-sized plane is the Goldberg Chipmunk. Consider also the GP Super Sportster. Tons of fun (and great looking, IMO), although not as fast and nimble as the Chipmunk.

RE: Need a plane for a .61 engine
 

If you don't mind a plastic plane Falcon trading has a Cessna & a Carosel that are 60 size. The Carosel is a super deal if you don't mind an INVERTED engine. They go togeather easy and fly great. Check them out at falcon- trading.com. ENJOY !!! RED

RE: Need a plane for a .61 engine
 

Try the UCD 46, mount the engine sideways and keep the rates low for as long as you need...fun plane and would make a good combo at you level.
Its about fun.....

RE: Need a plane for a .61 engine
 

Gizmo,

Is a .61 engine too much for the UCD? The reason I have the .61 is it was originally in the Twist. It seemed like it was too much for the plane (firewall seemed suspect to handle it) and I was flying 1/4 - 1/2 throttle at all times. I went to a .46 and it still flies great. I want to make sure if I get a "40" plane that the structure and control surfaces can handle the stresses that a .61 might present.

Rob

RE: Need a plane for a .61 engine
 

Take a look at the SIG King Kobra, great flying plane and a classic but no ARF's available.

RE: Need a plane for a .61 engine
 

Tiger 60

RE: Need a plane for a .61 engine
 

The ST 90 fits well and the plane seems to handle it very well even with lots of human caused stresses.
A friend had an OS 61 FX on his and it worked well, there are no issues that I know of. Go to the UCD site here on RCU and read some of the applications. The 61 is tame.......

RE: Need a plane for a .61 engine
 

what about a caresel plane?;)