Has anyone flown a Top Flight AT-6 with a Saito .80? I have the plane about ready to cover, and I have an .80 laying there doing nothing.... I do not want to buy another engine. I have an OS 1.08 but I think that is a bit too much lol Keep in mind I am not a rookie, just askng if anyone has flown this combo. I have many flight on a Byron AT-6 and a new one of those is prob next on the board.

Jeff, I've flowm the TF Hollywood Zero on a Super Tigre S-61K, S-90, ASP .80 4c, and os max 1.2 4c. My asp .80 is considerably less power than your Saito .80 and it flew it on the wing just fine. It fly's it about = to a .60 2c but the bigger prop gives better landing charactoristics. I found that mine had that horrible AT-6 bounce with every engine but the 1.2 4c. I was also able to reduce it by setting my radio so that as the throttle was moved below 1/3 the ailerons on both sides would come up (spoilerons).

Good luck
Joe

Jeff, I built one of the early kits back in the mid nineties. I stil have it but it's semi retired (worn out). I powered mine with SuperTiger .75 turning a 13x6 prop and used the TF exhuast muffler with desent success. I don't recommend the 1.08 but it would be good if you were more experienced and planned on racing. Your Saito .80 will be fine and sound a whole lot better then a two stroke. One tip for you, my AT6 liked to fly a lttle nose heavy. So check and double check your c/g. And don't over control on the elavator. I flew most of the time with the elavator at the low rates recommended. Good luck And have fun!