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Wondering if a G62 is too much engine for the Yellow P 47. Also what would you recommend?
Thanks,
Fred

BobH

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Reportedly the plane will fly just fine on a G-38. I have a 3.2 for mine (not flown yet) and I know it will be enough. The YA people will tell you that the earlier wing failures on the P-47 happened to planes that were over powered. There is no law that requires FULL THROTTLE all the time but its up to the pilot to use the LEFT HAND. I think you can use it fine.. just don't over speed the air frame and you should be ok.

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Fred
I have G62 on the way for a Yellow P47 also. There are several on RCWarbirds "fighters page" that are using them. I'm sure it can use the little added weight up front anyway.

Ron

CaptainHook

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I have to agree, but what will be the magic speed? A G-45 will mount up the same as the G-62 and give you ample power without taking the chance. I think the 3.2 size engine is the way to go. Just my 02.

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I'm with Carey on this one Fred. A G-62 will work, but from what I have seen and experienced, a Q-52 is good, but the G-45 seems to be the perfect powerpllant for this ship.

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OK Guys , I appreciate the input. Does anyone want to trade a G 45 or quadra 52 for my G 62??
Thanks,
Fred

funfly-RCU

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Before you trade your G62, tyr it, I have two Y/A P47 and they both have a G62, and they came in at 23lbs and flies great.

HotelSierra

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I've owned/flown 2 Y/A P-47s with G-62s. If you hadn't already had a G-62, I would've suggested the G-45. From many G-45 Y/A P-47s I have personally seen fly, I think they make a great combination. It is true that the Y/A P-47 requires a lot of nose weight and G-45 or G-62 definitely fits the bill. However, I personally think the best reason to run the G-45 is that it allows you to mount the motor further back into the cowl so that the entire engine, carb and exhaust(minus the exhaust stacks) are inside the cowl and a dummy radial engine upfront can also be pushed back to the scale appearance. Although both of my G-62 Y/A P-47s had dummy radials, they had to me mounted so far foward in the cowl that they didn't look very scale. Also, you'll need a shortened carb spacer and lengthened prop shaft. A little more work, but definitely worth it in the appearance department. Since you already have the G-62, that is what I would use. You'll have enough power to "horse the plane into the air" on take off. Also as already stated by others, you'll have to try not to overspeed the airframe. Good Luck, the Y/A is a great flying bird.

mbuck515

Fred,
Mitch here....definetly a G-45! Thats what i use and i have a hard time slowing mine down! and its 29 lbs! ask jim about it he has seen both of mine fly, and they both had g-45s for scale flying i only use 1/4 to 1/2 throttle the whole flite and thats with a 22x10 mezlick. with a 20x10 or 20x8 it will screw!.

Mitch

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I appreciate all the input and good hearing from you Mitch!! My question seems to be overspeeding the airframe. What does that mean? Full power dive and abrupt pullout! Straight and level at full power. I've seen warbird pilots fly there fighters as if they were flying a sport plane. I have been flying fighters since 1973 and have never folded a wing and a lot of mine were way overpowered. I fly them very smoothly with big sweeping maneauvers. Mitch you can attest to that. It seems to me you could "overspeed" this plane with a G 45 if you yanked on the elevator out of a high speed dive. I think flying style has a lot more to do with longevity rather than all out speed.Just wanted some input since there were some incidents wing exploding wings on the P 47. I think it was more of a design flaw than overpower. Anyway look forward to your comments especially if you can define to me what is "overspeeding" thanks.
Fred

IFLYBVM2

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Hi Fred-Mike Oberst in South Carolina here-I am flying my YA P47 w/ G62. If I was to do another, I would use the same engine. Mine's completely in the cowl-a tight squeeze, but it will fit. First off, you need the nose weight. Second, it is awesome power; you just have to respect it. I rarely use full power except in vertical and take off, even though I can take off at 1/2 to 3/4 throttle with no problems. Mine is very scaled out, and weighs 29 and change. Lands like a *****cat with full flaps. I can honestly say it's the best flying scale ship I have ever owned. A g-62 in the hands of an in-experienced pilot in that airframe could be trouble, but you won't have any trouble. Take Care and Best Regards-Mike Oberst

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Hi Mike,
Thanks for your input. I will stay with the G 62. What muffler are you using?? Is your engine angled inside the cowl? If you could shoot me some pics that would be helpful. [email protected]
Thanks,
Fred

IFLYBVM2

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I am using a Don Harris smoke muffler. It is the smallest, most compact I could find. Engine is slightly canted, but not much. Pics of mine won't help you any because dummy engine hides the whole thing-Thanks-Mike