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Canadiank-9 · 12-25-2005, 09:05 PM

If anyone has built this kit and put a glow engine in it, I am wondering what size you used.

I don't want to over-power it as I want it to fly like a true cub.

I am waiting for my kit now and want to start looking for an engine for it. Probably a 4-stroke.

Any information out there??

Thanks

nony · 12-26-2005, 08:20 PM

my Dad has one.. he didn't have a strong enough electric system for it, so he put in a K&B 60.. Waay too much power, but it flew fine. I flew it as an electric, and it also flew fine, although with the limited power, it had to be handled with some finesse and not thrown around too much..
If It were mine, I would go with a 50 or 56 Saito...

Norm Nestie · 12-29-2005, 05:55 PM

I would put a Saito 65 in it.

Ken Currell · 12-29-2005, 06:34 PM

These are the specs for the Sig 1/5 scale Cub which is slightly larger.

Recommended Engines:
.40-.46 in³ (6.5 - 7.5 cm³) 2-Stroke
.45-.65 in³ (7.5 - 10.7 cm³) 4-stroke
Wingspan: 84.5 in (2146 mm)
Wing Area: 947 in2 (61.1 dm2)
Weight: 7 lbs (3175 g)
Length: 55.25 in (1403 mm)

That should give you a good idea of what to use.

It's all too easy to use too much engine on the Cub.

Cheers

nony · 01-02-2006, 08:03 PM

But..it is a SUPERcub

Ken Currell · 01-02-2006, 08:26 PM

Your right Nony.

Sorry I mised that.

That would call for a larger engine.

An OS Surpass 70 surpass or the Saito 65 would be fine

Lots of power to even use with floats.

That plane is supposed to weigh only 4 lbs!!!

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Canadiank-9 RCC Contributor I am: Andrew B Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Wolfville, NS Feedback: 0 / 0% Posts: 374 Total Props: 0	Page Aviation 80" Supercub Remove this ad - become a site supporter! If anyone has built this kit and put a glow engine in it, I am wondering what size you used. I don't want to over-power it as I want it to fly like a true cub. I am waiting for my kit now and want to start looking for an engine for it. Probably a 4-stroke. Any information out there?? Thanks __________________ Andrew
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nony RCC Supreme Contributor Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: the Park, Ab. Feedback: 0 / 0% Posts: 4,339 Total Props: 0	my Dad has one.. he didn't have a strong enough electric system for it, so he put in a K&B 60.. Waay too much power, but it flew fine. I flew it as an electric, and it also flew fine, although with the limited power, it had to be handled with some finesse and not thrown around too much.. If It were mine, I would go with a 50 or 56 Saito... Attached Thumbnails __________________ Wayne The sooner you fall behind, the more time you will have to catch up.
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nony RCC Supreme Contributor Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: the Park, Ab. Feedback: 0 / 0% Posts: 4,339 Total Props: 0	But..it is a SUPERcub __________________ Wayne The sooner you fall behind, the more time you will have to catch up.
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12-29-2005, 05:55 PM	#3
Norm Nestie Guest Join Date: Nov 2003 Feedback: 0 / 0% Posts: 38 Total Props: 0	I would put a Saito 65 in it.
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12-29-2005, 06:34 PM	#4
Ken Currell Guest I am: Ken Currell Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Whitby, Ontario Radio of choice: Multiplex Royal Evo # of RCs: 30+ Feedback: 3 / 100% Posts: 3,684 Total Props: 0	These are the specs for the Sig 1/5 scale Cub which is slightly larger. Recommended Engines: .40-.46 in³ (6.5 - 7.5 cm³) 2-Stroke .45-.65 in³ (7.5 - 10.7 cm³) 4-stroke Wingspan: 84.5 in (2146 mm) Wing Area: 947 in2 (61.1 dm2) Weight: 7 lbs (3175 g) Length: 55.25 in (1403 mm) That should give you a good idea of what to use. It's all too easy to use too much engine on the Cub. Cheers
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01-02-2006, 08:26 PM	#6
Ken Currell Guest I am: Ken Currell Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Whitby, Ontario Radio of choice: Multiplex Royal Evo # of RCs: 30+ Feedback: 3 / 100% Posts: 3,684 Total Props: 0	Your right Nony. Sorry I mised that. That would call for a larger engine. An OS Surpass 70 surpass or the Saito 65 would be fine Lots of power to even use with floats. That plane is supposed to weigh only 4 lbs!!!
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