GP PT-20 w/ o.s. 25la-enough power?
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GP PT-20 w/ o.s. 25la-enough power?
GP recomends a .15-.25...So i tryed it with a .15 i had but it took FOREVER to lift off the grass and flight was disapointing...So i im breaking in the new .25 now...Is this going to be enough for this 4 pound airplane?
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GP PT-20 w/ o.s. 25la-enough power?
don't know what .25 you have,but my 3.5 pound combat plane has OS FX.25 with 10X6 Zinger prop.and it screams, some of the other guys have TT25 and OS LA .25's, they aren't to much behind on speed or power.I would be surprised if a .25 would not be fine,let us know when you fly it with the .25. Thanks, John.
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GP PT-20 w/ o.s. 25la-enough power?
My PT20 Struggled to get off the ground with an 0S25 I'm putting a K&B 40 in it now. Unless you have a hard surface for taking off. (ashphalt, or Concrete strip). Anyway will fly at 1/2 to 3/4 throttle for the first bit.
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GP PT-20 w/ o.s. 25la-enough power?
I flew my 20 size trainer on an os max 30 , never had a problem with it taking off from whatever , many times just a dirt field , plenty of power and fast in the air,
I think the new os 25 fx should do a good job on the plane ,
Highlander
I think the new os 25 fx should do a good job on the plane ,
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GP PT-20 w/ o.s. 25la-enough power?
Could I ask the age of these planes? Just out of interst. I bought mine approx 15 or more years ago and only recently got it in the air. Would the quality of the wood have changed? has the design changed much.
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