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airborneSGT · 02-25-2007, 12:18 AM

Ok so I gave in and bought the SkyShark Christen Eagle. I really like Christen Eagles mainly because they look cool. It was more of a motivation for me to get started on my Frank Knoll kit.

So I am debating on what to power it with. I am ditching the stock wheels that come with it and seem to weigh a pound. My engine choices so far have been:

1. Saito 180 or 220
2. ZDZ 40
3. DA 50
4. Brillelli 46GT

I could go with a larger engine but I am trying to get the most power to weight ratio here. I would like to be able to hover this thing and do a lot of tumbles (which CE's do well).

Any input or suggestions from people who have flown this plane would be great. I have owned and flown 2 of the Great Planes Eagles and was not pleased.

From what I have read and looking at the plans the Frank Knoll kit should be an awesome flying plane.

02-25-2007, 12:18 AM	#1
airborneSGT Pimpalicious Join Date: May 2006 Location: Germany, BY, Bamberg Age: 30 Posts: 2,136	SkyShark Christen Eagle Ok so I gave in and bought the SkyShark Christen Eagle. I really like Christen Eagles mainly because they look cool. It was more of a motivation for me to get started on my Frank Knoll kit. So I am debating on what to power it with. I am ditching the stock wheels that come with it and seem to weigh a pound. My engine choices so far have been: 1. Saito 180 or 220 2. ZDZ 40 3. DA 50 4. Brillelli 46GT I could go with a larger engine but I am trying to get the most power to weight ratio here. I would like to be able to hover this thing and do a lot of tumbles (which CE's do well). Any input or suggestions from people who have flown this plane would be great. I have owned and flown 2 of the Great Planes Eagles and was not pleased. From what I have read and looking at the plans the Frank Knoll kit should be an awesome flying plane. Attached Thumbnails 57.9 KB · Views: 48 __________________ *Performance Aircraft Unlimited* Getting R Done since 81!