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Author Topic: Mackey Lark Fuel Tank Size  (Read 1067 times)

Offline ringmaster642

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Mackey Lark Fuel Tank Size
« on: January 27, 2011, 10:44:19 AM »
I'm nearing the end of a Mackey Lark build and need to know the size of tank needed.
I'll be using a .42 ThunderTiger and eventually may use it for competition (beginner).
Anyone else build one?

Offline Alan Buck

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Re: Mackey Lark Fuel Tank Size
« Reply #1 on: January 27, 2011, 01:01:15 PM »
I would try a 4oz or if you have room a 41/2oz ala tubes forward tank TT42 is close to a la 40 or 46 in fuel useage seen one with a Aero Tiger 36 in it with a 4 1/2oz tank in it
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Re: Mackey Lark Fuel Tank Size
« Reply #2 on: January 28, 2011, 05:39:59 AM »
I agree with Alan.

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Re: Mackey Lark Fuel Tank Size
« Reply #3 on: January 28, 2011, 04:30:31 PM »
Ifyou are flying beginner you won't need much fuel anyway.  But, it is nice to have room for a bigger tank.  Now where is the pics of the plane? H^^
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Re: Mackey Lark Fuel Tank Size
« Reply #4 on: January 28, 2011, 08:09:43 PM »
 #^ #^ #^ #^
 I have a # oz. tank in my lark with a Aero Tiger 36. If your planning to use a larger engine you might consider a larger tank (4 1/2 oz.+).
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Re: Mackey Lark Fuel Tank Size
« Reply #5 on: January 28, 2011, 08:38:52 PM »
#^ #^ #^ #^
 I have a # oz. tank in my lark with a Aero Tiger 36. If your planning to use a larger engine you might consider a larger tank (4 1/2 oz.+).
Gene

HI Gene,

The "#" is above the "3" (shift function).  Are you using a 3 oz tank with the Aero Tiger?  Or was the typo for "4"?  I seem to need 4 1/2oz with my Aero Tigers. ??

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Re: Mackey Lark Fuel Tank Size
« Reply #6 on: February 08, 2011, 08:21:23 AM »
Thanks for the reply. Will get the tank soon.
I'm just starting the covering process now.
Will post pics when complete. While this will be my best covering / paint work to date, it's not front row.
I'm saving that for my Ringmaster Deluxe.

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