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General control line discussion => Open Forum => Topic started by: Vincent Corwell on March 26, 2008, 01:33:50 PM
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Hi all
What plane would best suit an Enya 53 4 cycle motor please?
any suggestions, stunt only of course ??? ??? ???
Vincent
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Vincent - I have used the ENYA .53 on a number of planes when I was evaluating 2 strokes vs 4 strokes.
The ENYA is an amazing powerplant and can easily take the place of most of the 60s that I've seen.
The first test was on the original Red Baron - basically a Cardinal - and at over 75 ounces, it pulled it without effort. If you're in pampa, you can go through some of my early 4 stroke articles to see just what I did.
Windy gave me the Red Baron to use as a test bed and after flying it with the ENYA, he said that he would enter the nats with the ENYA setup and he liked it more than the original powerplant - an ST .60.
I also ran it in Joe Adamusko's Polaris and at 80 ounces, Joe said that it flew better than with the original ST .60.
In the same plane, I also tested the SAITO .62 and I'm quite sure the ENYA had more power - at least it drove the plane better in the wind.
Technically, my biggest complaint with the ENYA was their somewhat temperamental nature, due in part to a relatively high compression ratio. They supply an extra head gasket and I definitely recommend using it.
On a lesser note, the ENYA features a front mounted glow plug, requiring either a remote connector (furnished with the engine) or just plain old alligator clips.
A very interesting feature is that you can set the cams to allow the engine to run in either direction.
My main reason for recomending the SAITO over the ENYA was the nightmare stories I heard from a number of people - mostly in RC - when they tried to get any sort of parts or service.
Now that Randy is handling them, I expect the overall picture to improve.
For the record, I have tried the big three in this size range - OS .52, SAITO .56 and ENYA .53. They really are all great engines and it just becomes an issue of preference.
Bob Z.
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To Bob Z
thanks for your reply
gives me confidence with what I have in mind
will post results when ready
Vincent
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I think engine would power a Magnum or a Shark very well and almost any 60 size plane like Strega or a Trivial Pursuit just to name a few. y1 y1 y1
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Hi Vincent,
How about a scale stunter?
We have a new kit here in Brazil called Tucano, it is a replica of a military turbo prop trainer, and it was designed specifically for a 4S engine. I will send you some pictures as soon as I get in the office tomorrow
RSM also has a great P-51 kit that I think it would be an awesome combination with the Enya 53.
Warmest regards,
Martin
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Aw OK friends
A Sukhoi 31 based on a Legacy wing n tail
it will definitely be overweight, like all my planes!!
plan to start on it soon , hopefully will post pix as I go
Vincent S?P