kode

Any ideas on performance using O.S.160FX on Brian Taylor 83"
Spitfire?

Am i correct in assuming an all wood fuse is lighter than glass?

t_burley

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well that depends? I had the BT Spitty, which I lost a couple weeks back. mine weighed right at 16#. it had a glass fuse. so it was light. I flew mine with a 1.80 Moki. This engine with a Zinger 18*10 prop flew it very nice. The Moki has about 4 tenths more horsepower than the OS. It is alos heavier, of which you will need some nose weight for this plane. I imagine it would fly it, if you kept it under 15# IMHO.

I would stick with a Moki, or something bigger.

Todd

kode

As I already own the 160, would be the way to go.
Maybe reduce tail weight as far as possible (move servosfwd etc)

The 160 can turn 18x10 @7800 to 8000rpm. i hope :-)

t_burley

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built light, keep the tail light, move servo's as far
forward as possible. I dont see why the 1.60 wouldnt fly
it as I have seen it fly other 16-17lb models. if you can
keep it light, you should be fine

Todd

Chad Veich

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I agree, at around 16 or 17 pounds the 1.60 should give better than scale performance, especially if you are at lower altitudes.

kode

Luckily i'm at sea level, 30km from Cape Town.
Chaps have a great field out here, looong runway!!!

Any tips with regard to building, flying the Spit?
Heard nasties about tip stall etc.

Thanks

t_burley

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there is a thread here on my construction of the BT spitty I had. also look up Sean McHales website as too his construction of his as well. Raymac is another that has a website of his construction.

Todd

t_burley

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here are a couple links:

1st thread is what not to do
http://rcuniverse.com/showthread.php...aylor+spitfire

http://rcuniverse.com/showthread.php...aylor+spitfire

http://rcuniverse.com/showthread.php...aylor+spitfire

http://rcuniverse.com/showthread.php...aylor+spitfire

these links should leep you busy

Todd

kode

Thanks a lot for the links & advise Todd.

Sorry to see the crater you left in the ground....
Surely the fuse can be patched?

Anyway , got lots of work waiting, thanks again

Cheers

kode

t_burley

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Kode,
thanks Kode, but she was a total loss
I will build another, I have still a complete kit here, just
need another glass fuse from my buddy Vic

Todd