Classic Flash turbine selection.
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Classic Flash turbine selection.
I have a classic Flash that needs a turbine.What turbine do you guys recommend? I fly from a sod farm(very thick and restrictive grass) which could make takeoffs a real challenge.I have a Merline 100(22 LBS) that could be used or should I consider using a more powerfull turbine?
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I have a classic Flash that needs a turbine.What turbine do you guys recommend? I fly from a sod farm(very thick and restrictive grass) which could make takeoffs a real challenge.I have a Merline 100(22 LBS) that could be used or should I consider using a more powerfull turbine?
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I have flown my classic flash with both a Rabbit and a Cheetah. The plane was around 22 lbs dry and the Rabbit flew it just fine. The Cheetah obviously flew it faster but it added weight and made it harder to land as it didn't slow down as well. Both had plenty of take off authority with 100 ft launches possible. If you are not sure I would advise the 140 class turbine as it has more applications. Also be sure you have trailing link gear if flying off of grass -- makes life with the Flash much more pleasant
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I flew my classic Flash with the original Gas Start Rabbit (19 LBS) of thrust, it flew great!
I fly off of a runway so I can't tell you the take off performance on grass.
I then switched to a Cheetah (32 Lbs).... It fly's fast and grass would not be an issue.
With the Cheetah I rarely go above 1/2 throttle.
I fly off of a runway so I can't tell you the take off performance on grass.
I then switched to a Cheetah (32 Lbs).... It fly's fast and grass would not be an issue.
With the Cheetah I rarely go above 1/2 throttle.
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I would like to thank everyone for their recommendations.I will be going with a 30LBS turbine. Either a k140,Merlin140,or maby a used Cheeta.What would you guys recommend?