anyone know where i can find info on the Mac Minarelli 85. anyone know if they are anygood and how much they are going for i can get one for 500 is that a deal is it too heavy for a 30% extra thanks
nick gill

Name that tune in one note......Mac Minarelli.....

Used to be distributed in the US by Great Planes/Tower. Then they dropped 'em.
Not sure if anyone distributes them anymore in the US.

They were heavy for their displacement. Not the most expensive, but not a bargain either.
Great Planes then brought over the Fuji-86 as a replacement, a bunch of ads touting how easy starting it is......what were they thinking?......[&o]


I would take a look at ZDZ, 3W, and DA if you are looking for a twin around 85cc plus or minus a little.

is it a good deal. would it be good in a 30% extra for 3d
thanks
nick gill

Can't say if it's a good deal until you know what kind of condition it's in and how well that particular one runs. Since you probably won't get a warranty with it, you may have to send it to England or Germany for repairs (if anything is needed). The engine weighs 2700 grams bare + 600 grams for the magneto ignition. If it has an electronic ignition, add 200 grams instead of 600 grams. It most likely is the magneto motor weighing 3300 grams. Engines that weigh 7 lbs + usually work OK in planes with around 97-106 inch span (25-30 lbs). I think the Mac is a little too heavy for a 30% plane, but would be fine in one of the new H9 33% ARFs, like the Extra or Edge.