Gas engine Question
 

Well l try'ed to find a forum so l would not get called down and l failed!! So l'll ask you guys. l have a (New Aerroworks QB 260) lt''s 76" WS, I have a DLE35RA in a Grate Planes Chipmunk. l need a engine for the 260 BUT! l like flying the Chipmunk. What do ya'll think about putting a DL 50 in the 260? Don't think l can get the 50 in the Chipmunck. :confused:

" PERSONALLY " speaking now, I think that a DL 50 would be way to much motor for that Aeroworks model. Can't say much good about Aeroworks, so I won't ! But, I had one and I powered it with a DLE-20, which was plenty enough motor for the model.

The 50 would be too much weight and power for the 260. That plane is built quite light and just would not take the extra punishment (vibration) the larger engine would put out. It is very well powered with a 35. Also consider prop clearance with the larger 50. I'd save my pennies and get another 35.

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Yes a 50cc would be too big and powerful for the plane.
Get another 30cc or 35cc engine for the 260.

I am afraid that " built quite light " is an understatement ! :rolleyes: On the one that I had the complete tail assembly both vertical and horizontal stab separated from the model all in one piece, taking a good part of the fuselage with it. Everybody that seen it happen and viewed it afterwards all stated that it was total " factory / design / assembly " structural failure. :(

Thanks guys for the input. :o l understand and l'm kinda thinking the same way, BUT! l have been known for over powering things.:rolleyes: I have a RCShowcase 180/30cc gas that no one seems to know anything about? :( Can not make it run? :mad: Has Fire, Gas, BUT! Will not even bark? The timing (Hall Sensor) is in the rear of the case, could not adjust the timing if l needed too. They made two versions of this engine. One with the carb, in the front and one with the card in the rear and that is the one l have. Two bad i'm not a fishermen, it would make a good trotline wight!! :mad: Guess l'll set on it a bet. HAY!! I GOT A SUPER TIGER 4500!! :rolleyes: NO!! That would not work! 6+Lbs + Two Flights Per Gal. Burns 40+Oz glow fuel in (8) mins! :mad:

Just wanted to holler! l'm from Grapevine, Meny, Meny years ago! We lived on what was called, Mackensey Hill Over looking a drive in movie. Our farm is know where the north end of DFW airport is. We had 200+or- Ak, of land. Where B.114 hwy go's under the RR tracks to Hwy 121.(Land is still there, just fenced up now) Sister & Brother live in Haltom City Fort Worth. Stay out of the trees! Later :cool:

Valley View 40 twin. Check the other forums about this engine. I have one and its phenomenol. A little loud, but I like it!!

Well l was thinking about the Valley View 40. But1 theres a guy in a club clouse by that has one in a su-26. H has dad to send it off a fhew times & get the crank repaired? Was also looking the DLE 40 tween, lt's wider & less power then the VV tween, But! coust less, not munch. I like the lloks of the vv tween. Mufflers, l think? will fit id the cowl, still will have to cut the holes for the spark plugs, thats ok with me. May go with the Valley View! Thanks :D

Anybody know anything about the RCShowcase 180/30cc gas engine? Got one has Spark, Fuel, seems to fire at the right time, will bot even bark??:mad:

there is no such thing as to much power.

There is if the only way you can get it is with too much weight!

I'm surprised by that.

I have a ST4500 in a Great Planes 1/3 Pitts Special with a 18oz tank. I have my timer set for 8 minutes and then land. I've never ran out of fuel.