engine for a classic Kwik Fli Mk2
 

Ok I have received a set of prints from the AMA plans dept{Greg} for a Phill Kraft Kwik Fli MK-2,
While I start to gather and cut parts for my "kit" ,I would like to have a motor from the same time period to complete this project.
Could you gents provide a list of motors from the early 60's era along with comments of performance and collectability.
Swap meets are just around the corner here in the north east and it would be great to have a list of what to "hunt" for !
Mike

RE: engine for a classic Kwik Fli Mk2
 

Typical engines of that era which were used to power the Kwik Fli and the Kaos:
The Super Tigre "Bluehead" G60
The Webra Blackhead 60
Regards
JC

RE: engine for a classic Kwik Fli Mk2
 

The Kwik Fli II was designed as a "smaller" version of the Mk.I, to be flown with the still popular Veco 45. As you may expect, with proportional radio "excessive power" became a nonsense, and quite soon Phil used a Veco 61 or a Supertigre ST 56/60. By the way, the aluminum plate mount can be used with the same hole pattern for both the Veco and ST engines. Webra Black Head and ST G-60 Blue Head (I like this one much better) can also be used, but they were released between 1969 and 1971, according to the different versions, while the Kwik Fli Mk. II was designed in 1965. I used an ST 56 on mine.
Happy flying!
Beppe

RE: engine for a classic Kwik Fli Mk2
 

My three Choices

Webra 60 Chrome Head :- Runs Nice Good Power idles nice goes and goes
OS 60 Gold Head :- Good srtong engine:- My Jensen Ugly Stick has one
Enya 60 II or III Great engine not a much Power as a Webra:- muffler hard to find

Good luck

Johnkpap

RE: engine for a classic Kwik Fli Mk2
 

Thank You Guy's - Great info ! !
My first pattern plane{20yrs ago} was a TT with a ST .60 Bluehead...wish I still had it

bepp: Nice work on that .60 engine performance list you did <P51#9031328
Thanks for the picture of your MK-2,that is the first one i have seen posted.

Thanks for the help -This is a Great forum !
OFF to the swap meets :)
Mike