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Old 03-21-2011 | 05:18 AM
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[sm=bananahead.gif][sm=omg_smile.gif]Im currently converting a H9 Alpha Trainer. My ? is ,,,the engine is one of those Evolution trainers,,,do you think that motor has enough power to get the extra weight off the ground. It has a three blade prop,,,would a 2-blader give more power?
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Old 03-21-2011 | 05:35 AM
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-What extra weight ?
-yes, a 2 blade prop will give you more power.
Old 03-21-2011 | 05:57 AM
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Extra weight with the tailwheel and alum. fixed gear.
Old 03-21-2011 | 06:48 AM
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If the engine had enough power before the conversion, it will still have enough power.
You just need to re-balance your plane.
Old 03-21-2011 | 07:42 AM
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Might be little to no weight change.

I just converted my Avistar from trike to conventional and actually lost weight. The change over consisted of removing the metal engine/nose wheel mount and installing a plastic/synthetic mount, removing the steering push rod and steering hardware. The main gear is Dubro and on the tail I used the Sullivan tail wheel bracket.

The plane is slightly more tail heavy with the set up but is still within range for the CG.

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