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Old 08-23-2002 | 04:51 PM
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Originally posted by CRAZY
How much thrust should a 5 in. fan have on a 4 lb. jet
Crazy,
it depends on the wing loading and the type of flying you want to do-but if you have a 4 lb. jet-at least 2 lbs. of thrust would be good - 1 to 1 is even better........


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Old 08-26-2002 | 06:55 AM
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Originally posted by CRAZY
I've got an A 7 corsair, not to sure of the wing loading right because I'm at work. I just want to fly it just for fun, and to do some R and D for the place I work for.
It should fly ok.


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