Which engine for Exta 300 special
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Okay F1, went back through the plane tonight final check over. Mixed the gas and have her on charge. Weather permitting tomorrow is the day of reckoning I will let you know how the 3W 60 performs and of course how the extra flies
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Okay Maiden flight this morning the 3W started easily,I followed the starting procedure to the "T" no problems at all this engine I feel will do anything I want with this plane but also it is not over powered (it seems to be under control at all times) I feel I made a good choice here and after flying this combo would recommend it to anyone Idle was a little higher than I would like, it made landing a little more difficult than I like but tomorrow I will see if she can idle a little lower I did not want to push it too far today but I couldn,t help get a little nuts with it pulls straight up like a rocket with a real smooth transition " Great Motor!!!!!"
Oh yeah I almost forgot The Wild Hare 300 Special is a truly "FANTASTIC" plane Thanks Tom
Oh yeah I almost forgot The Wild Hare 300 Special is a truly "FANTASTIC" plane Thanks Tom
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I have Tom's Edge and brit's Extra Special balanced with a 3W 60 up front. Do you guys think I would be able to accomplish the same in mine with a pull-pull set up?
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The 3W 60 is a heavy engine so you think it would require to mount the servo's in the tail to get it to balance like with a G62. However, Brit (guy who posted in this forum) set his Extra Special with a 3W 60 and was able to use a pull-pull set up without adding weight to the tail. So if it worked with an Extra Special, would it work with an Edge?
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Ben, my extra special balanced at the 2.5 inch mark on the wing tips with the 3W 60 i used a pull pull set- up
I do not think I am going to be able to move anything to get it back any further unless I add weight or maybe a smoke system I have been thinking about using some old servo cases in the cutouts to obtain a 3-3.5 inch balance but for now It will do me just fine where it is I have just finished initial break in on my motor and all is truly great with plane I have been doing only basic imac patterns and such no flat spins and I really do not think It will do them with the c.g where it is now but then I have not tried it yet, good luck
I do not think I am going to be able to move anything to get it back any further unless I add weight or maybe a smoke system I have been thinking about using some old servo cases in the cutouts to obtain a 3-3.5 inch balance but for now It will do me just fine where it is I have just finished initial break in on my motor and all is truly great with plane I have been doing only basic imac patterns and such no flat spins and I really do not think It will do them with the c.g where it is now but then I have not tried it yet, good luck




