Gas Engine Recommendation
09-08-2009 | 06:53 PM
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Gas Engine Recommendation
I am currently planning to build the Dynaflite Chipmunk kit which has been patiently waiting in my "to be built" collection (which seems to grow larger and larger, but I digress). The plane has an 89" wing span and per the plans will weigh between 14 lbs. to 18 lbs. For the first time, I am seriously considering a gas engine, but having no experience with gassers, I would be appreciative to learn of the experience of others with this "Chippy" or similarly sized planes. I am thinking a 26cc would be about right for scale performance, which is my style, but at this time I need to learn more before buying an engine. Any suggestions as to size, brand, ignition type, etc. would be helpful.
Thanks for any and all comments.
DaveB
Thanks for any and all comments.
DaveB
09-08-2009 | 10:52 PM
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RE: Gas Engine Recommendation
I use a scale of my own, anything in the stunt plane type I use a 40cc if it has an 80 inch wing and a 50cc up to about 90 inches depending on type and weight. These are newer gas engines like DA or I use my Brison for the 40cc. In my 85 inch Extra I run a Zenoah G-62 with a mag ignition but I really like the G-62, very user friendly.
Take a trip into the gas engine forum and see what the guys there are running. A 26cc gasser in a plane that size just mite get it off the ground? If it did I wouldn't do anything real sudden with it!!
Take a trip into the gas engine forum and see what the guys there are running. A 26cc gasser in a plane that size just mite get it off the ground? If it did I wouldn't do anything real sudden with it!!
09-08-2009 | 11:05 PM
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RE: Gas Engine Recommendation
It would be better to use a bigger engine, and cruise around at half throttle, then to have a small engine screaming the whole time. I personally think its annoying. Plus, the 40cc gassers dont weigh all that much more.
09-08-2009 | 11:14 PM
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RE: Gas Engine Recommendation
ORIGINAL: DaveB
I am currently planning to build the Dynaflite Chipmunk kit which has been patiently waiting in my ''to be built'' collection (which seems to grow larger and larger, but I digress). The plane has an 89'' wing span and per the plans will weigh between 14 lbs. to 18 lbs. For the first time, I am seriously considering a gas engine, but having no experience with gassers, I would be appreciative to learn of the experience of others with this ''Chippy'' or similarly sized planes. I am thinking a 26cc would be about right for scale performance, which is my style, but at this time I need to learn more before buying an engine. Any suggestions as to size, brand, ignition type, etc. would be helpful.
Thanks for any and all comments.
DaveB
I am currently planning to build the Dynaflite Chipmunk kit which has been patiently waiting in my ''to be built'' collection (which seems to grow larger and larger, but I digress). The plane has an 89'' wing span and per the plans will weigh between 14 lbs. to 18 lbs. For the first time, I am seriously considering a gas engine, but having no experience with gassers, I would be appreciative to learn of the experience of others with this ''Chippy'' or similarly sized planes. I am thinking a 26cc would be about right for scale performance, which is my style, but at this time I need to learn more before buying an engine. Any suggestions as to size, brand, ignition type, etc. would be helpful.
Thanks for any and all comments.
DaveB
26cc absolutely won't cut it. DL55 is probably the cheapest "best route" or DA50 if u can afford it. I ran a spe43 in my 27% extra 260 and it has a span of 78" the power was ok, sporty but not enough to 3d it. It is 14lbs. I'm now using a dl50 and the power is really nice. Not crazy but very good. So at 14-18 lbs 50cc or larger is the way to go. The difference between a 40 and a 50 is not like people say, "crazy" or "insane" there is definately a differance but not a scary one. For example a spe43 will turn a zoar 20-8 at 7200 rpm and a dl50 will turn a zoar 22-8 at 6900 rpm. there will be a minor speed increase but the thrust will be though the roof. Thats what you want. Allows you to maintain energy in your flight easier.
09-08-2009 | 11:30 PM
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RE: Gas Engine Recommendation
I believe the Dynaflight Chipmunk was designed for a 26cc. It is a light weight plane built per kit. I have not flown one but have seen 3 different ones fly and they seem nice. It is more of a scale floater than a high performance aerobat.
09-15-2009 | 09:34 AM
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RE: Gas Engine Recommendation
ORIGINAL: cold_reboot
This one would probably work well and won't break the bank.
[link=http://valleyviewrc.com/DLE-30cc%20gas%20engine.htm]DLE30[/link]
This one would probably work well and won't break the bank.
[link=http://valleyviewrc.com/DLE-30cc%20gas%20engine.htm]DLE30[/link]
At $280US a CRRC-PRO 50cc Gasoline Engine with RCEXL CDI, http://www.prcmodel.com/modeng/name/...od/product/228
His store is in Canada and the owner is a great guy to deal with.
