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Title: Flying Weight For 1/2a Plane
Post by: Chancey Chorney on June 16, 2015, 07:58:22 PM
Hi all.  I have a 1/2a Circlemaster that I had built in October-November 2006, that I had forgotten about and my parents found sitting up in the attic.  So, I had placed a Product/SureStart engine on it, and finished the leadouts and installed handle with lines.  The lines are thick, yes, but they did the trick a long time ago.  Also, I have yet to make and install a fuel tank, but all up weight as seen is just under 8 oz.  Is there any chance she will lift off and take to the sky.  I am not looking for stunting, but rather just flying circles at a slower pace and maybe a wingover or two.  I am now returning from a hiatus of many years. 
Title: Re: Flying Weight For 1/2a Plane
Post by: Phil Krankowski on June 16, 2015, 08:20:54 PM
With a Cox reed .049 engine, 6oz will stunt well.  8 oz should be fine for what you want.  It might even surprise you in a good way.

Phil
Title: Re: Flying Weight For 1/2a Plane
Post by: Chancey Chorney on June 16, 2015, 09:22:11 PM
Thank you.