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From: O\'fallon,
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I am at the point of completing a large plane for use as a camera-video plane. It is an original design with the following specs:
Span 134"
Chord 18"
Airfoil NACA 6409 modified
Airframe weight without engine and camera equipment 13lb 4oz
Configuration Twin boom pusher.
Design stall speed @ 21 lbs 22 mph
Expected operation speed 25 to 35 mph
I would like to use a 26cc Shindawa that I have since it is the lightest engine. However I have a 30cc Kioritz, 32cc Mac, 35cc Stihl and a 38cc Echo.
All have operated on gas/glow mix and perform well.
Any thoughts on which engine would be best?
Span 134"
Chord 18"
Airfoil NACA 6409 modified
Airframe weight without engine and camera equipment 13lb 4oz
Configuration Twin boom pusher.
Design stall speed @ 21 lbs 22 mph
Expected operation speed 25 to 35 mph
I would like to use a 26cc Shindawa that I have since it is the lightest engine. However I have a 30cc Kioritz, 32cc Mac, 35cc Stihl and a 38cc Echo.
All have operated on gas/glow mix and perform well.
Any thoughts on which engine would be best?



