Pheonix strega 40
09-19-2010, 09:50 PM
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Pheonix strega 40
Im looking to buy one of these, Is it fast? Im going to put my 55ax in it with a 11x7 prop. what do yall think? will it be fast?
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RE: Pheonix strega 40
They are quick for a quasi P-51 war bird. The props that you can use are APC 11X6, 11X7 or the 10X9 for best speed, A real fun prop to start with is a Master Airscrew 11X7 S-2 series (second fastest, most thrust, easier landing engine on). A Jett tuned muffler will work well with those props too.
09-20-2010, 01:03 PM
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tell the truth FF lol with that engine and Jet pipe you might get 105-110 out of it. The fastest i have heard of these going is around 140 with a YS110. I had one with a Jett 60LX and a Saito 125. the 125 was the fastest around 117-120 on radar and that was on 35%. it is a great sport plane for the price. Also dont add the wing fillets all they do is add more drag.
If you plan to fly faster than 110 i would suggest you reinfore the stab.
If you plan to fly faster than 110 i would suggest you reinfore the stab.
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RE: Pheonix strega 40
With the 55 you're looking at around 110-115 mph.
The one I had with a YS 110 went 148mph on 55%. We never got it on radar with the foam core wing and retracts, but it was probably 10 mph faster.
A couple people in our club have build them with a 90 ducted fan motor and they are good for around 160-165mph.
The one I had with a YS 110 went 148mph on 55%. We never got it on radar with the foam core wing and retracts, but it was probably 10 mph faster.
A couple people in our club have build them with a 90 ducted fan motor and they are good for around 160-165mph.
09-21-2010, 08:51 AM
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RE: Pheonix strega 40
Hi
I had one with an os91 vrdf and full wave pipe. I definitely agree that the stab needs to be solid. I tore mine off in a somewhat agressive turn......
I had one with an os91 vrdf and full wave pipe. I definitely agree that the stab needs to be solid. I tore mine off in a somewhat agressive turn......
09-24-2010, 12:03 PM
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RE: Pheonix strega 40
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. We never got it on radar with the foam core wing and retracts, but it was probably 10 mph faster.
. We never got it on radar with the foam core wing and retracts, but it was probably 10 mph faster.
09-24-2010, 05:59 PM
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RE: Pheonix strega 40
The stock wing is built up. I built a foam core wing with retracts and a slippery airfoil after I had flown mine for about a year.
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I was under the impression the Stock Pheonix Strega 40 <as still sold by Tower> has a built up wing? Yes? No?
I was under the impression the Stock Pheonix Strega 40 <as still sold by Tower> has a built up wing? Yes? No?
09-24-2010, 06:41 PM
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RE: Pheonix strega 40
ORIGINAL: ChrisAttebery
The stock wing is built up. I built a foam core wing with retracts and a slippery airfoil after I had flown mine for about a year.
The stock wing is built up. I built a foam core wing with retracts and a slippery airfoil after I had flown mine for about a year.
ORIGINAL: _Tommy D
I was under the impression the Stock Pheonix Strega 40 <as still sold by Tower> has a built up wing? Yes? No?
I was under the impression the Stock Pheonix Strega 40 <as still sold by Tower> has a built up wing? Yes? No?
09-25-2010, 08:52 PM
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RE: Pheonix strega 40
There was a outfit, if I recall correctly that made foam wings. I think a flying pal bought a set for the little Sig Kobra. I wonder if he's still around... and makes wings for the Strega?
