Weston Magnum R. Engine question
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Weston Magnum R. Engine question
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Finally my Magnum R kit arrived. It is really awesome quality (The best all-wood ARF ever seen)!!! Before spending money on a concrete engine, I would prefer to do some test-flights with an existing engine of my hangar. The only ones that I think that would be appropriate are either a Webra 50 with MCP or an OS 32SX I have laying around. Which one would you choose? Would the Os 32SX have enough power to pull the plane properly during takeoff? This question is addressed to those who really have flown a Magnum.
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Finally my Magnum R kit arrived. It is really awesome quality (The best all-wood ARF ever seen)!!! Before spending money on a concrete engine, I would prefer to do some test-flights with an existing engine of my hangar. The only ones that I think that would be appropriate are either a Webra 50 with MCP or an OS 32SX I have laying around. Which one would you choose? Would the Os 32SX have enough power to pull the plane properly during takeoff? This question is addressed to those who really have flown a Magnum.
THX
ALEX
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RE: Weston Magnum R. Engine question
Oh, so I HAVE to have flown one to answer? [X(] Because I couldn't possibly give any helpful information without having flown the airplane---
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RE: Weston Magnum R. Engine question
Razor,
No. Everybody is allowed to answer. And everybodie´s opinions are important. But here I need to be able to distinguish between general opinions (welcome) and expertise. I need to handlauch by my own this little heavy thing with nearly no wing and I prefer to have no surprises (crash on start because lack of power) in case that I choose the 32SX which is faster than the Webra 50, but may not have enough power to put the Magnum in the air. Because that reason I think the expertise is really important.
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No. Everybody is allowed to answer. And everybodie´s opinions are important. But here I need to be able to distinguish between general opinions (welcome) and expertise. I need to handlauch by my own this little heavy thing with nearly no wing and I prefer to have no surprises (crash on start because lack of power) in case that I choose the 32SX which is faster than the Webra 50, but may not have enough power to put the Magnum in the air. Because that reason I think the expertise is really important.
ALEX
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RE: Weston Magnum R. Engine question
I flew my original Magnum with a piped Irvine 53, which lasted 15 flights before it seized up. Now I'm running the West 50, which is a modified Webra anyways. I'd go with your Webra 50.
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I started out with a 46, and flew great with that engine until I ordered the West 50/pipe combo.
The 32 wont fit the engine mount anyway will it ?
Too much hassle to make it fit.
Im sure it will be best with the webra 50
The 32 wont fit the engine mount anyway will it ?
Too much hassle to make it fit.
Im sure it will be best with the webra 50
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RE: Weston Magnum R. Engine question
if you need to hand launch it your self you could always put some wheels on it what i belive some people have done
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RE: Weston Magnum R. Engine question
You are gonna hand launch it yourself? I would recommend getting launcher like the one ACM sells for the Whip- or at least have a buddy with a good throwing arm toss it for ya-
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RE: Weston Magnum R. Engine question
The honest opinion of a Magnum flier...?
Why bother with anything less than the WEST engine?
Get that engine and bolt on a 9x6 for the first flights if you are insecure about your flying skills, and get someone to launch it for you. It will go straight out of sight on a 9x6... so don't worry about the launch...
The Magnum really flies very good, as long as the engine runs , so don't worry too much about your skills.
After a couple of flights when you start to get used to it and have it trimmed properly... bolt on an 8x8, shorten the pipe a little (see manual)... and hold on...
But don't forget, if things get out of hand your first reaction should to throttle back... that goes for any plane...
If you really don't like going very fast for the first few flights, go with a Webra 50, since it is a drop in replacement... that means less worries later on...
When you use Parker screws to hold down the engine, a swap between a Webra 50 and the WEST shouldn't take more than 10 minutes. You can do that on the field without problems.
PS. Set the CG at 135mm and slightly reduce both aileron and elevator throw.
Why bother with anything less than the WEST engine?
Get that engine and bolt on a 9x6 for the first flights if you are insecure about your flying skills, and get someone to launch it for you. It will go straight out of sight on a 9x6... so don't worry about the launch...
The Magnum really flies very good, as long as the engine runs , so don't worry too much about your skills.
After a couple of flights when you start to get used to it and have it trimmed properly... bolt on an 8x8, shorten the pipe a little (see manual)... and hold on...
But don't forget, if things get out of hand your first reaction should to throttle back... that goes for any plane...
If you really don't like going very fast for the first few flights, go with a Webra 50, since it is a drop in replacement... that means less worries later on...
When you use Parker screws to hold down the engine, a swap between a Webra 50 and the WEST shouldn't take more than 10 minutes. You can do that on the field without problems.
PS. Set the CG at 135mm and slightly reduce both aileron and elevator throw.
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RE: Weston Magnum R. Engine question
All,
Thanks a lot for your help. I´ll try the Webra 50 before buying a West engine (Nobody of you advised me not to do it...). If I get bored because lack of speed, I always can upgrade. Important for me will be to confirm my thaughts that I will like the "different" handling of this plane, despite I´m initially expecting that the flying performance (not only speed) will by far not be at the level of the desings of Kevin Matney or Look Bodt. But therefore, the Magnum is an ARF. A top quality one. And I don´t want to build for ages EVERY plane I fly (and sometimes crash).
ALEX
Thanks a lot for your help. I´ll try the Webra 50 before buying a West engine (Nobody of you advised me not to do it...). If I get bored because lack of speed, I always can upgrade. Important for me will be to confirm my thaughts that I will like the "different" handling of this plane, despite I´m initially expecting that the flying performance (not only speed) will by far not be at the level of the desings of Kevin Matney or Look Bodt. But therefore, the Magnum is an ARF. A top quality one. And I don´t want to build for ages EVERY plane I fly (and sometimes crash).
ALEX
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RE: Weston Magnum R. Engine question
personally I'd go with the 32 and then sh*****teeeeeeeee meself when i got a V1
i still want to do a 36 Sportum.
I've seen self launch from the underarm throw to the near vert let go!!!
i still want to do a 36 Sportum.
I've seen self launch from the underarm throw to the near vert let go!!!
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RE: Weston Magnum R. Engine question
I got real late into this debate....Sorry for not paying attention!
I have a Magnum 'R' with a V1. Which I always launch with an underarm 'toss', it pulls vertically straight up, and is very easy to do! just feels a bit odd...
I do however fly mode 1 (or is it Mode 2, always forget which one is which!), which means whilst I throw the magnum with my right hand, the left hand is always on the elevator...making you feel a little bit better about 'chucking' the magnum...
Just my 2 cents.
I have a Magnum 'R' with a V1. Which I always launch with an underarm 'toss', it pulls vertically straight up, and is very easy to do! just feels a bit odd...
I do however fly mode 1 (or is it Mode 2, always forget which one is which!), which means whilst I throw the magnum with my right hand, the left hand is always on the elevator...making you feel a little bit better about 'chucking' the magnum...
Just my 2 cents.
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RE: Weston Magnum R. Engine question
ORIGINAL: Rudeboy
The honest opinion of a Magnum flier...?
Why bother with anything less than the WEST engine?
Get that engine and bolt on a 9x6 for the first flights if you are insecure about your flying skills, and get someone to launch it for you. It will go straight out of sight on a 9x6... so don't worry about the launch...
The Magnum really flies very good, as long as the engine runs , so don't worry too much about your skills.
After a couple of flights when you start to get used to it and have it trimmed properly... bolt on an 8x8, shorten the pipe a little (see manual)... and hold on...
But don't forget, if things get out of hand your first reaction should to throttle back... that goes for any plane...
The honest opinion of a Magnum flier...?
Why bother with anything less than the WEST engine?
Get that engine and bolt on a 9x6 for the first flights if you are insecure about your flying skills, and get someone to launch it for you. It will go straight out of sight on a 9x6... so don't worry about the launch...
The Magnum really flies very good, as long as the engine runs , so don't worry too much about your skills.
After a couple of flights when you start to get used to it and have it trimmed properly... bolt on an 8x8, shorten the pipe a little (see manual)... and hold on...
But don't forget, if things get out of hand your first reaction should to throttle back... that goes for any plane...
Of course the alternative is a Jett .50, and it will pull it pretty much the same. Both killer engines.
So I agree with the use of the .50 for now - it does have a throttle after all. Just don't fly with gobs of pitch at first.
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RE: Weston Magnum R. Engine question
Good to see this thread re-animated!
I just finished mine with the West-50, and I am waiting for the maiden flight...
I figured on starting with a 9x7 APC- Should I assume the thrust will be fine for the hand-launch? I WILL have someone throwing it for me...
Cheers!
I just finished mine with the West-50, and I am waiting for the maiden flight...
I figured on starting with a 9x7 APC- Should I assume the thrust will be fine for the hand-launch? I WILL have someone throwing it for me...
Cheers!
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RE: Weston Magnum R. Engine question
ORIGINAL: Razor-RCU
Good to see this thread re-animated!
I just finished mine with the West-50, and I am waiting for the maiden flight...
I figured on starting with a 9x7 APC- Should I assume the thrust will be fine for the hand-launch? I WILL have someone throwing it for me...
Cheers!
Good to see this thread re-animated!
I just finished mine with the West-50, and I am waiting for the maiden flight...
I figured on starting with a 9x7 APC- Should I assume the thrust will be fine for the hand-launch? I WILL have someone throwing it for me...
Cheers!
MJD
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MJD- The Weston manual actually states that the 9x6 or 9x7 are recommended for test flights...
MJD- The Weston manual actually states that the 9x6 or 9x7 are recommended for test flights...
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RE: Weston Magnum R. Engine question
I have always used an APC 8 x 8 for launching it myself. A 9 x 7 gives easier hand launching than an 8x8, so you'll have plenty in hand ...you gotta ignore your instincts when you just throw it upwards with an underarm lob! For the record with an 8 x 8 its pulling 21,000 on the ground, running on Prosynth 10%.
Happy landings!
W
Happy landings!
W
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RE: Weston Magnum R. Engine question
Like with any belly lander, you must make sure the prop stays horizontal when gliding in... that way it won't break. Don't land with the engine running (or take large supply of props with you to the field)