midwest aerostar
 

a friend of mines father inlaw passed away a few monthes ago and my friend asked me to take some of his old possesions to the dump and wow what a surprise when i saw a box full of old rc plane parts and low and behold a flat bottom plane that turned out to be a midwest aerostar 40 !! i havnt really looked at it real close because of lack of time but i did notice that the front nose gear turns around completely for some reason, it has a os 40 in it that wouldnt turn over by hand at first but now it does could anyone tell me the correct control throws and the cg for this plane? by the way i did pay him for the plane !!!!!!!

RE: midwest aerostar
 

the aerostars were great. you probably need a new stering arm or just hooked up. take that engine off , take it apart and soak it in some fuel, it will loosin right up, if not do the crockpot stew for engines. crockpot with antifreeze on medium temp. I could be wrong about the temp. there are alot of threads on the engine sub-forum that can help you. get a new radio and get that sucker in the air, congrats on the find

RE: midwest aerostar
 

I just happen to have one on the build table.
Center of gravity is 3-1/16" back from the leading edge of the wing
control throws
Aileron 3/8" both ways
elevator 3/8" both ways
rudder 1" both ways

RE: midwest aerostar
 

thanks missleman i was wondering if this motor thats in it dont work out i have a evolution .52 trainer would that be too much for this plane?

RE: midwest aerostar
 

just soak that engine and it will fire up, the evo system will work also

RE: midwest aerostar
 

I don't know see why a 52 would not fit. I was planning a 46 in mine.

RE: midwest aerostar
 

i agree with draftman im gonna try to make the engine work that is in it but if it dont i will put the .52 in , in its place thanks guys for the help! you really cant believe how good of shape the old plane is in! and to think it was headed to the dump!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

RE: midwest aerostar
 

The 52 should go in but you may have to use a different motor mount and redue the mounting holes --NO BIG deal. I've put a 60 in one with out much trouble. Just be carefull about your CG. When you get it all back tgeather RIGHT I believe you will really like it. I still fly one and have a kit ready to be built if I need to, it's one of my favorites !!! ENJOY !!! RED

RE: midwest aerostar
 

My first RC airplane was a then current trainer Midwest Aerostar. Seems like around 1986?

Anyway, I had a SuperTigre 51 in it and it was just right. Hope you get this one going because I think you'll be pleased.

Regards,

Clay

RE: midwest aerostar
 

I've bought motors that were locked up before and put 5 drops of fuel in (remove glow head) the head and 5 drops in the carb and 5 minutes later were free.....then add some more fuel and bump them with a starter, still with plug removed...this is the best way if your not comfortable taking the engine apart....Rog