ilike2fly

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I have ordered the NWHT Zero. I understand it is a long wait and I am in the process of assigning my present engines to projects. I have a FPE 42CC gas and a BME 50CC gas. Can anyone who has experience with this plane make any recomendations? Also any feedback or any other help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

canman

Hi ilike2fly,
I am in the process of building one of these now (just starting to sheet).
If it really comes in at 15 lbs, I will use something heavy with about 20lbs of thrust (hate to put lead in the nose when an engine works better).
Current plans are for a Sachs 3.2, but if it doesn't need the nose weight it will get a Poulan 50cc electronic.
I'll keep you posted as I get closer to some sort of finished weight.
Dave
P.S. - are you going to warbirds over Alabama next week?

Jack Devine

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The 42 or the BME 50 will both fly the NWHT Zero without any problems. Obviously the BME would give you a bit more performance but this plane will be about 20 pounds ready to fly and it has a very good wing. You will be able to fly it very scale at about half throttle and if you want to step it up a bit just nudge the throttle stick and things will get exciting. I have built 19 of the NWHT kits for my self and customers and because they build light you don't need huge engines to drag them around the sky. I think you will really enjoy this kit and I know it will be one of the most responsive and stable model airplanes you have ever had in the air. Good luck with your Zero!

Jack Devine

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I've seen a ST3000 haul the Zero around very well, so if you can get an equivalent gasser you'll do fine. I think either of your engines will haul it around great.

ilike2fly

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Thanks all for the input. Just got the retracts in. Now all I need is the kit!!

ilike2fly

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Canman. No I won't be able to make it.. I have a fishing trip booked. I planning on making the warbirds over Louisiana in June