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Old 01-16-2007, 03:46 PM
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So i decided to get another viper 500... first one crashed on maiden : (

need advice on engine... I wanted a jettsport but will the viper take it??

or an os 50sx or 32 sx

any advice??

thanks
Old 01-16-2007, 09:45 PM
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Default RE: gp viper 500

Why not go with a TT Pro .40? It runs well, is favorably priced and you will be able to enter 424 rulebook events if you like.
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Default RE: gp viper 500

not really interested in racing. don;t live in the us anymore... compared to the os 32 and 50, how is the tt40???
thanks
Old 01-16-2007, 10:57 PM
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Default RE: gp viper 500

how bout a webra 55??
Old 01-17-2007, 12:02 AM
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What's wrong with the engine you had on the first one? I know in Texas they're using 428 motors on Vipers.
Old 01-17-2007, 12:54 AM
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Default RE: gp viper 500

If your not gonna race it really dosen't matter. I would choose the one that will make it balance easier.
Old 01-17-2007, 03:32 AM
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Default RE: gp viper 500

ORIGINAL: xandips

So i decided to get another viper 500... first one crashed on maiden : (

need advice on engine... I wanted a jettsport but will the viper take it??

or an os 50sx or 32 sx

any advice??

thanks
Lessons learned, what happened in maiden, what caused the crash?
Old 01-17-2007, 10:04 AM
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no idea... flew great but came in for landing, and about 20 ft above the runway it just pointed down... guess I came in too slow... don;t know.. lol
Old 01-17-2007, 10:21 AM
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Default RE: gp viper 500

Hi!
Webra .40 GT is the strongest running standard .40 engine available using a standard silencer and 80/20 fuel (which it trives on).
It turns a 10x6 Graupner cam prop (or old gray model ) or RAM at 14000 rpm or more , this can no other .40 engine do except Jett or Nelson.
Do not use a big heavy .50 or .55 engine.
Balance is no problem. Move servos and reciever /battery as far rearward as possible ...if requiered.
Balance should be where Great Planes suggest. Think it is 3" from leading edge.
Why not compete?? It's the most fun you can do in R/C...
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Old 01-17-2007, 11:20 AM
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Default RE: gp viper 500

i would love to compete... but i live in brasil... no pylon racing here.. at least I don't know af any... im thinking the 32sx with jett pipe... maybe 120mph???
Old 01-17-2007, 11:22 AM
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Default RE: gp viper 500

I was running the first one with 46ax and tuned muffler... not quite as fast as I want.. engine broke on the crash... : (
Old 01-17-2007, 01:21 PM
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no idea... flew great but came in for landing, and about 20 ft above the runway it just pointed down... guess I came in too slow... don;t know.. lol
That plane is not easy to tip stall unless you pull elevator too heavily when landing, but still its very gentle move it does. Were you sure about CG was right? I wouldnt fly with new one before knowing what went wrong with old one. It is waste of time to repeat the error.

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Old 01-17-2007, 03:08 PM
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Default RE: gp viper 500

Get in touch with Darrol Cady. He went to Brazil and pylon raced out there. He has an article at his website.

www.darrolcady.com

Old 01-17-2007, 03:11 PM
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Neither the 32 or 50sx will be faster than the OS .46 AX you had on there.
Old 01-17-2007, 09:49 PM
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the 32 sx won't be faster than a 46ax??? why is that??

thanks nanu... I'll look for it over here... should be lots o fun..

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