Don't laugh -- I'm inexperienced at speeding
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Don't laugh -- I'm inexperienced at speeding
I was thinking of squeezing a Leo .61 into an old GP Ultra Sport 40, removing the muffler baffle, drilling out the outlet stinger and having a go at breaking 100 mph --- will it do it?
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RE: Don't laugh -- I'm inexperienced at speeding
I dunno how fast that set-up will go but that is not a speed plane... I would hate to see it come apart on ya'[X(]
How about a quickee (Viper, Sonic, etc.) or a Delta (DD, or Whip)?
How about a quickee (Viper, Sonic, etc.) or a Delta (DD, or Whip)?
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RE: Don't laugh -- I'm inexperienced at speeding
Well (yeah you, Mr El Mirage wannabe ), I had the Ultra Sport, and I stuck a Magnum 75 ABC up front. The plane is capable of handling the speed (I'd say 'bout 105-110 mph), however, it's them cheap plastic cowls that don't like to go fast. Glass'em and you should be fine. The Ultra Sport's are awesome flying, and go where you point them with the right motor.
I'm not familiar with the Leo's, have you run this before? If so, what kind of numbers were you getting?
I say...go for it!
Gary
I'm not familiar with the Leo's, have you run this before? If so, what kind of numbers were you getting?
I say...go for it!
Gary
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RE: Don't laugh -- I'm inexperienced at speeding
Thanks for the replies. The LEO is an OS FX clone -- and a good one. I have replaced the original cowling (it blew off) with a clean, solid built-up unit.
What would be a good prop & how much nitro would be advisable (think OS .61 FX)?
What would be a good prop & how much nitro would be advisable (think OS .61 FX)?
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RE: Don't laugh -- I'm inexperienced at speeding
Thanks AirGar -- I'll let you know how it goes.
BTW -- is there any point in using more than 15% nitro in a stock sport engine?
BTW -- is there any point in using more than 15% nitro in a stock sport engine?