TCraft engine size help
 

Hello everyone I just ordered a TCraft kit and it suggests a .32 or larger 2 cycle I realy like the sound of the 4 cycle(stroke) engines and was thinking of putting a 4 c engine on the plane but not sure what size or if this was even a good Idea just thought maybe you guys could steer me in the right direction any help would be appriciated

RE: TCraft engine size help
 

something in the .50 range I would say

RE: TCraft engine size help
 

Who manufactures the kit? What is the wing span and the projected weight?
I have built and flown the "Live wire T-Craft" by Hal DeBolt. It flies great with a .45 engine.
I have another one in the box waiting to be built.

RE: TCraft engine size help
 

thanks for the help guys

RE: TCraft engine size help
 

4-stroke .26-.30 cu in (4-5 cc)
sounds to small but Ive never owned a 4 stroke so I need some help with what would work
SPECIFICATIONS
Stock Number: GPMA0155
Wingspan: 56 in (1420 mm)
Wing Area: 497 sq in (32 dm2)
Weight: 3.75-4.5 lb (1.7-2.0 kg)
Wing Loading: 17.5-21 oz/sq ft (53-64 g/dm2)
Fuselage Length: 40.75 in (1035 mm)
Engine Required: 2-stroke .20-.32 cu in (3-5 cc) or 4-stroke .26-.30 cu in (4-5 cc)
Radio Required: 4-5 channel with 5 servos (3 standard: 2 mini)

RE: TCraft engine size help
 

superflea says a .50 so maybe thats what Ill try

RE: TCraft engine size help
 

If this is the Great planes Tcraft, mine flys well on a Saito .30. I have put it on floats though so I am considering a Saito .40. I don't think you need any more than that, and the weight of a larger engine is not going to help.

Regards,

Dave

RE: TCraft engine size help
 

Any of the four strokes in the 50 range, depends on how you like to fly. The TC is A nice little stunt plane so I like A bit more power. Smaller engines will fly it OK.

RE: TCraft engine size help
 

Mine was powered with the OS 26 FS (4 stroke) and it was under powered and flew marginally. I think the OS 30 would be about right.
I wouldn't go much more than that however, it is a small airframe.

DaveB