New to 2x2 F3-A
04-30-2018 | 03:47 AM
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From: São Paulo, IN, BRAZIL
New to 2x2 F3-A
Dear Friends from RCU, last week I bought my first 2x2 F3A !
OTOP from XTreme Aerobatics
I know this is a very old design but F3A is a rarely seen at local hobbyshops and I bought this airplane from a friend that lived at JAPAN around 2005.
I”m not a professional pilot but only a guy who wants to know how one 2x2 flyes....
I can’t see how I can install one model engine at this aircraft with accuracy. I suspect that this lay-out is exclusive for glow power: Y.S !
Can I use YS 140 Limited ? Low power ? A friend of mine has this engine and can sell it for me for a good price ...
I”m tending to O.S 160 FX due to low cost fuel 2 stroke fuel !
Super tigre G20 ???
Servos ?
Thank you very much !
Regards !
OTOP from XTreme Aerobatics
I know this is a very old design but F3A is a rarely seen at local hobbyshops and I bought this airplane from a friend that lived at JAPAN around 2005.
I”m not a professional pilot but only a guy who wants to know how one 2x2 flyes....
I can’t see how I can install one model engine at this aircraft with accuracy. I suspect that this lay-out is exclusive for glow power: Y.S !
Can I use YS 140 Limited ? Low power ? A friend of mine has this engine and can sell it for me for a good price ...
I”m tending to O.S 160 FX due to low cost fuel 2 stroke fuel !
Super tigre G20 ???
Servos ?
Thank you very much !
Regards !
04-30-2018 | 05:23 PM
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I guess everything depends on your budget and how much you're willing to spend.
If you wanted to go with YS, I can recommend a 160DZ over the 140 or perhaps try finding something like a 175CDI or 185CDI. If you look through the "buy & sell" section you might find something reasonably cheap and in good condition.
I know the O.S 1.60 has been used by plenty of people in the past with good results. For memory, they have great performance especially when paired it with a good header and tuned pipe.
However, if the model was previously set up for glow it wouldn't be too difficult to modify it for EP. That opens you up to lots of different budget-friendly motor/ESC options through to what the pros are using.
Servos depend on budget once again. I would perhaps recommend buying the best you can afford and when you upgrade your model you can always reuse the servos.
If you wanted to go with YS, I can recommend a 160DZ over the 140 or perhaps try finding something like a 175CDI or 185CDI. If you look through the "buy & sell" section you might find something reasonably cheap and in good condition.
I know the O.S 1.60 has been used by plenty of people in the past with good results. For memory, they have great performance especially when paired it with a good header and tuned pipe.
However, if the model was previously set up for glow it wouldn't be too difficult to modify it for EP. That opens you up to lots of different budget-friendly motor/ESC options through to what the pros are using.
Servos depend on budget once again. I would perhaps recommend buying the best you can afford and when you upgrade your model you can always reuse the servos.
