I am thinking about getting into gasoline powered planes with a profile. I know that Morris, Aeroworks, and OMP all make profiles that are about 80" WS.

I fly an OMP Edge (.40 size), and have flown a Su-do-koi and TT Fun Tiger Extra.

Has anyone flown these planes on a gas set-up? What engine did you use? Was the plane 3D-capable?

Right now, I am thinking of an OMP giant Edge Profile and a 3W-24i.

I fly a Morris great Knife with a G-62 on the nose. Great for 3d, I think it is the best 3d trainer going. It floats better and slows down better and knife edges better then the giant Su-do-koi that it replaced.
I have flown the great knife with a ST3000, US 41,Satio 270 twin, and the G-62.Now the g-62 is not stock but it is the best set up that I have found. I it's really over powered but I like to hover just off the throttle trim. That way I can leave the hover when and how I want.

Now I think any of the planes would work with a gas engine you will just have to built it with the gas engine in mind.( moving servo and radio gear to get the cg right. Add some to the fire wall)

I think any 80" profile would need more motor then a 24cc engine.
But then I like my planes with way to much power.

Scott

Scott - What prop are you running on the G62 for a giant Fun-Fly? I'd like to know out of curiousity. I am currently designing an Ecstasy Extreme for myself and am looking at the ZDZ 40 for it.
Thanks!
Kevin

I like the 22x10 Menz for no wind and a 24x8 Menz if it is windy.
The 24x8 TRs better but the 22x10 keeps the engine in the "sweet spot" better and has better throttle response and is easier to back the plane down with. But I think if I played with the throttle curve some more I may go to the 24x8 all the time.

Scott