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General control line discussion => Open Forum => Topic started by: Cliff Henke on May 10, 2014, 08:25:06 AM

Title: Accentor's, what build weight is acceptable with an empty tank ready to fly?
Post by: Cliff Henke on May 10, 2014, 08:25:06 AM

I have an old Accentor that has never been flown. ( 94-95 Brodak kit )  I have mounted a K&B 40 for power. What build weight is acceptable with an empty tank ready to fly?


Thanks in advance

Title: Re: Accentor's, what build weight is acceptable with an empty tank ready to fly?
Post by: john e. holliday on May 10, 2014, 08:39:16 AM

If you go over to Stuka Stunt Works and do a search for Accentor you will find a post  DOC's Accentor.   Mine is heavy and flown with a RO-Jett .40 REFI which is a heavy engine.  Flies fine at 59 ounces on 65 foot .015 lines. 

Title: Re: Accentor's, what build weight is acceptable with an empty tank ready to fly?
Post by: peabody on May 10, 2014, 08:47:38 AM

Mike Palko flew one before he became enamored with electrons....you might PM him....

Title: Re: Accentor's, what build weight is acceptable with an empty tank ready to fly?
Post by: Balsa Butcher on May 10, 2014, 09:40:44 AM

Realistically...try for under 55 ounces. Under 50 ounces would be ideal. K&B 40 should work well but do some bench runs to become familier with its running characteristics. If it comes out nose heavy Randy probably has a tongue muffler that will work. If it is over 55 ounces, don't worry 'bout it-go fly.  8)