NITRO ENGINE SIZE
 

Being new to RC I have a question on engine size. I have a plane that I built from balsa that looks similar to a Ugly stick but is a low wing model. noise wheel with a 53 inch wing span.
I think when all is done should weigh in at 3 pounds or less. What would you suggest for an 2 stroke engine size? I am not expecting screaming performance from it just a fun plane to fly and learn some mild manuevers on. The is a 4 channel if that makes any difference. Thanks for the help.
Herb

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By wing span I would say a bearinged .40 to .46 leaning towards the .40 by the weight you posted. However the engine and electronics will likely bring you up to 4-5 lbs when all is said and done so, I am back to the .46:D

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I agree with Stang. a good .46 should take care of getting that bird in the air.

Ken

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By size and weight If it is a typical sport plane my ideal recomendation would be a quality .25 to .35 such as the OS AX's.

Also this likely a poor choice in first airplanes if that is what it is especially if you overpower.

John

RE: NITRO ENGINE SIZE
 

I am figureing that the all up weight with engine and electronics to be 3 pounds or less. It will be my first nitro plane as I have been fooling around with electric park flyers. Thanks for any input.
Herb

RE: NITRO ENGINE SIZE
 

.25 to .35

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Can you post a picture of the plane? We might be able to identify it and tell you what the manufacturer says belongs in there. But at 3 Lbs or less with engine, servos, battery, etc. then yes, a .25-.35 ought to do it.

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i would see if you can get a used .40-.46 bushing engine such as a os .40 la, os .46 la, mangum .40 gp, tt .42, or os .40fp to name a few
if not a .25-35 would be plenty

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What is meant by a "bushing" engine? I have a an older O.S. max 45f and an O.S. 25 and a 20 all 2 strokes
I also have a Como S 40.

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It means that the engine does not have ball bearings to support the crankshaft. There are simply metal bushings (basically a piece of metal with a hole in it) that support the crankshaft. Many of the bushings engines from OS and other manufacturers are still very good engines and serve many good roles for flying. I have an old OS 40 on my first trainer that has bushings in it, and the plane is 14 years old. and still flying.

Ken

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Well, if your new enough, then we dont want you spending money on a high powered bearing engine, your gonna drive into the dirt,,,,so lets stay with the bushed OS LA .25-.40 engines, they run like a timex and if you cave in a front end, you wont be out too much money....Rog

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Out of your collection, I would go with either the O.S. .25 or the Como .40 (providing they're still in good running condition? )

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Thanks for the input. I have bench started all of the 2 strokes and they all run great, None have ever been run into the ground. I still have 3 4 strokes I have yet to try to start but plan to this weekend. Its been a long time and I dont really know why I stopped this hobby. Maybe raising a family who knows. But I am just starting out again and I am really having a blast. Thanks again. I will try to post picture of my low wing Ugly stick? as soon as Iget a chance.
Herb