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11-30-2009 | 09:34 PM

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Thanks very nice vid. I have a satio 56 would this be ok for this plane. I still need to buy a tool to set the incidence. would like to find some used tools.

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11-30-2009 | 11:24 PM

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Thanks. It is a OS 46LA. Do you think it will be ok.

Thanks

Looking good . Stick builts look so cool when they are in the bare bones/uncovered stage. Thanks for posting lots of pics.
The 46 LA will fly it but not with much gusto . And they run o.k. upright but the airbleed carb can be a nightmare when mounted on their side or inverted . { my 2 cents } Go with a good bearing engine .45 to 55 or a .70 4stroke would be hard to beat in .40 size bipe.

My first smith Miniplane had a OS 46 LA for power. It is a better choice for power on the Smith Miniplane than a 70 fourstroke. This is NOT an airplane you want to overpower. You'll be fighting ground looping with it as it is.

In today's bipe construction and design, a 70 fourstroke makes a lot of sence. I would put it on the FAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARRRR end of the miniplane chioce, and only if you are proficient with very short coupled aircraft.

This airplane was designed for a 40 two stroke. This flew it just fine with no lack of power. I wouldn't hesitate using a 40 on the mini.

You'll be just fine.

Brian

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11-30-2009 | 11:27 PM

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Thanks very nice vid. I have a satio 56 would this be ok for this plane. I still need to buy a tool to set the incidence. would like to find some used tools.

Thanks for the help

IMO- this is the PERFECT combo on the miniplane.
Good choice! [sm=thumbup.gif]

This is exactly what I ended with.

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