True, but I think that proves my point.
Dan
"Jim" <jim@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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> Remember, you can always throttle back!
>
> "fubar1" <fubar1@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote in message
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>> Generally, I fly at the high end of whatever engine range is
recommended
>> for
>> a particular model. For instance: a .40-.46 plane will get a .46
engine.
>> A
>> .46 to .60 will get a .60 if I can. Now, as far as a .60 sized plane,
you
>> can use a .91 4 stroke with some mods to the plane, usually you have to
>> modify the throttle servo/linkage setup because most 4 stroke engines
>> (that
>> I have run across) have the throttle on the opposite side compared to
>> most 2
>> strokes.
>> A .90 sized 2 stroke is a lot heavier than a .60 2 stroke and I really
>> don't believe the pluses of .30 larger displacement out weigh
(Hehehehe)
>> the
>> minuses of the heavier engine.
>> An Edge type plane is for acrobatics, not high speed so overpowering it
>> in
>> this way, I still believe, is a waste and I am a firm believer in
flying
>> the
>> plane, not the engine.
>> Now, if you want to use a .91 4 stroke instead of a .60 2 stroke, there
>> are
>> advantages especially with a 3D plane, mainly more torque and you can
>> swing
>> a much bigger prop.
>> I had an Ultra Stick 60 (R.I.P.) with a .91 4 stroke Magnum. Plane did
>> not
>> fly real fast, but would hover and do slow motion tricks like nobody's
>> business.
>> Same with a .40 Katana powered with an OS .70 4 stroke. It wouldn't
even
>> occur to me to put a .60 2 stroke on it because that would defeat the
>> purpose of that type of plane.
>> Now that you are saying a .91 instead of a .90 I am wondering if you
were
>> talking about a 4 stroke all along in which case, never mind. ;-)
>> I would still (as a beginner) stick with a .60 2 stroke tho...
>>
>> Dan
>> "MATHewmoua" <MATHewmoua.3c6vgo@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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>>>
>>> Paul And Fubar1 I Just Wanna Say Thanx For Your Advised And Care, Yeap
I
>>> Totally Agreed With You Guys And Thats What I Been Wanting To Hear, A
>>> Positive Though Not To Be Hiding Around The Bush, Will This Is The
>>> Whole Story Behind It How I Got Into This Particular Model, I Want To
>>> Fly And Don't Have To Go Back And Get The Right Model Later Lol, But I
>>> Guess Thats Just Not The Way You Do It In This Bussiness. Anyway You
>>> May Or May Not Know This Old Timer But His Name Is Jack Thomas, Live
In
>>> Fresno, Ca Thats Where I Live Now Too, He Is The Guy That Sponsor
(chip
>>> Hyde) For All Those Pylon Race And Just About Anything, And Jack
>>> Promise Me That He Will Teach Me Anything That I Need To Learn About
>>> Flying. As For Fubar1 Really That .91 Size Engine Is Too Big For
>>> This Model? Cause Thats What Hobbytown Usa Advise Me To Get That
>>> Particular One. Anyway The Plane Is On The Process Of Building Right
>>> Now With Jack And I, I'll Get Back And Share With You When I Get It
Up
>>> And Flying. Wish Me Lot Of Luck Lol. Good Luck All.
>>>
>>>
>>> --
>>> MATHewmoua
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