Engine selection for Midwest Super Stinker
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From: SydneyNSW, AUSTRALIA
I'm totally sold on the benefits of gas over glow.I have a Midwest Super Stinker & would like any advice on engine selection.My experience to date has been with a 3W -24 & Taurus TS52 both in different size Extras.My thoughts have been to another 3W-24 with the toc mods, Brison 2.4, 3W-42 (probably a bit heavy), DA -50 ( I'll use throttle control ).
I'd appreciate your advice & in particular from anyone who has this airframe with a gas engine.
I'd appreciate your advice & in particular from anyone who has this airframe with a gas engine.
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From: San Antonio , TX
I am building a Super Stinker at this time and I am going to use the ZDZ 40. Size weight and power seem to be right for the plane.
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from a glow perspective, I have extensive flying onmy SS with Moki 180, 18-8 prop. No nose weight needed for balance and exceptional power, out of sight vertical and easy to land due to a very low wing loading.
If I was going to (thought about it) gas power it, I would have tried a 40cc engine first, hoping to achieve the same power. I would look at the ZDZ40 myself...
I have run a 40cc dolmar based engine with a 20-8 prop in a slightly heavier airframe and it gave decent climb and hoverability. SHould work out OK with the Stinker, if you keep the servos and battery rearward as to not have to add tailweight.
JMO...
AJC
If I was going to (thought about it) gas power it, I would have tried a 40cc engine first, hoping to achieve the same power. I would look at the ZDZ40 myself...
I have run a 40cc dolmar based engine with a 20-8 prop in a slightly heavier airframe and it gave decent climb and hoverability. SHould work out OK with the Stinker, if you keep the servos and battery rearward as to not have to add tailweight.
JMO...
AJC



