Many have been asking about this engine.   
   I have one on the way and I will run it in and test it as soon as it arrives. 

   Of course, a report will follow.

         Bob Z.

Gentlemen,

     I have 35 min on my new Saito .62 on the bench. Running a 14x6 Rev Up . I will use it in the ARF Strega

with a clamp style quick change mount. I make my clamps from Aricraft Aluminum and have had no trouble with these.

I will be running these  at or below 8000 RPM. Igor Panchenko has a set up he flew at the Golden State Stunt

Contest that I really like. Also after watching numerous European pilots from the World Champs 2006. It does not

sound as though they are running a lot of rpm either. Igor uses a 14x7 special made balsa carbon covered prop he

got from some of his friends . It is very light. I am carving up a bunch of top flite 14x6 and 14x8 power point

props which I will re pitch and cut down to 13.5. I think they will work well . Happy New Years and Bob Z I would like to be on your 4 stroke  list! Thanks W Hicks

Walter, is the venturi setup the same as on the 56, does it look like the UHP will fit?

 I am a believer in the low RPM High pitch approach to 4 strokes. I think my 56 is right on the edge with a 6 pitch prop and will shortly be looking into something at 6 1/2 or 7. I am also going to somehow incorporate an adjustable venturi like I did the 40a.

I have both a Tom Dixon venturi and a UHP, neither one lends itself to being easily modified to be adjustable. The Dixon looks like an upside down bell with pretty thin wall thickness and the UHP insert has to have a thin wall to fit the manifold. Not enough meat in either one to thread for a nylon screw. Will probably use the UHP and make an insert with a flat side so it will clear the manifold.

With an adjustable venturi and the right prop you can tweak the thing to the lap speed/RPM you know works with your setup in any conditions.

Walter: Any update on the Saito 62 and the ARF Strega ??