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Old 04-04-2008, 04:24 PM   #1
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Default Bi plane engine help

Any idea on engine size for this Bipe? 80" upper 62" lower right around 17 or 18 pounds without engine. Thanks
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Old 04-04-2008, 04:57 PM   #2
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Any idea on engine size for this Bipe? 80" upper 62" lower right around 17 or 18 pounds without engine. Thanks
I'd say 50cc for scale type flight....75-80cc+ for aerobatics. My Sukhoi weighs 18 1/4 pounds and does well with a 53cc but you have a ton more drag.

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Old 04-04-2008, 05:31 PM   #3
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looks like a modified giant aeromaster. They fly fine with a US 41, mine had a G-62 in it and it was around that weight....Gene
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Old 04-04-2008, 07:18 PM   #4
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Ever hear of a Sachs 2.4 and if so what do you think about them?
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