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Old 02-05-2004 | 10:45 AM
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Anyone who has built or dealt with a Four Star 40, does this kit have any right-thrust buiilt into the firewall? After mounting my engine, it just looks a little crooked, and I'm not sure if that means I mounted it wrong or it's supposed to be that way.
Old 02-05-2004 | 11:16 AM
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Yes, it has a bit of right thrust.
Old 02-05-2004 | 11:59 AM
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Thank you...that makes me feel better. This is my first try at building a kit, so I was afraid I screwed something up.
Old 02-05-2004 | 12:02 PM
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I've built 3 of them and yes it does thrust built in.... I questioned it on the first one also. LOL
Old 02-05-2004 | 11:59 PM
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I just checked my plans and it says 0 degree side thrust and 2 degree down thrust.

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Old 02-06-2004 | 09:18 AM
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Odd. The ARF I have has visible right thrust. My first Cor-Star (coroplast Four Star copy) had zero thrust, and I ended up putting washers under the left side of the motor mount because it pulled so hard to the left on takeoff. Zero thrust may be OK for a gutless 60, but I would seriuosly consider adding a degree or 3 if going with anything bigger. Especially if you like short take off rolls. The 4* only needs 15 feet before it's airborne.

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