Need some help making a informed decision-about to purchase my second gas engine-I have a Zenoah 23 presently-runs great----New kit a 100 inch Cub weighing around 17 lbs/=My question is about what manufacture and what engine, also is there advantage over a battery ignition system versus mag type set-up. This plane calls for something around the 23=30cc size-thanks for any input-Jim

I had the Hanger-9 100" ARF Cub with a G-23 on it. It flew great,(almost too much power) but I'm unsure what it weighted...........[8D]

Plane Jim: you may want to check out the MVVS 1.60 and 2.15 gassers. The 1.60 is not much bigger than an OS 1.20 four stroke, though the ignition and battery for ignition will make it slightly heavier. The engine will swing an 18x8 prop. It is ideal for 10.5-11 lb. 3d plane and should be a great performer for your 100 inch Cub. Hope this helps.

The magneto motors are usually heavier and great for warbird applications where you need the nose weight. Electronic ignition motors are usually lighter and much more versatile for low and hi speed apps. The mag motors are usually set for one or the other. If you want hi end performance then the motors are a bear to start and vise versa. for price and performance in your app a G-26 or a Fuji 32 would work great.
Good Luck!

You might want to take a look at the 25cc Homelite conversion engine produced by GCBM RC Models Inc. (they run that ad in Model Aviation for "25cc Gas Engines for $210"). I've got one on my Sopwith Pup & I like it. Easy to start & solid performance. It is heavy, but I'd have to add ballast if I went with a more expensive lightweight engine anyway. The previous owner of this Pup had a G-23 which is very light, but had to add ballast. I don't know about the nose moment on the Cub, but if its short, you might find the 25cc Homelite conversion engine to be a good fit.

best regards.

A First Place Engine 1.3 would be a good match. A little more money then the G-23 but less weight and electronic ignition for easy starting.

I had the H9 super cub with an RCS 140, plenty of power. I think it weighed 15 lbs +

Why are you guys saying "I had a such & such plane" ????? Did it crash bcause of spark gremblems or did you swap or sell the plane? Seems like a lot of I Hads!!!!

I think most people that have been in R/C aircraft for some time have or had a Cub. Easy to fly but sometimes the ground handling leaves a bit to be desired. Reason is that the wheels are close together for a scale look. Not a problem if you ease into the throttle on take off.

I've GOT 2. Both H-9 Super Cubs(PA-18) One with a G-26, flys like a Cub, plenty power. The other, has a Brison 2.4 Flys like a SUPER CUB on Steriods. Straight up from rotation. Both great fun, different kinds of flying. WLJ

captinjohn

In this case, I sold the plane, nothing wrong with it. It flew and ground handled very well.

If I still had every plane or heli I ever owned, I wouldn't have room for the bed............