G-62 needs a home
10-27-2002, 01:23 PM
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G-62 needs a home
I have a new G-62 and would like any and all ideas as to what airplane to build for this engine. Bought it without thinking about what to put it in.
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10-30-2002, 06:52 PM
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I've been flying a Lanier Laser 3rd scale ARF all summer with a G62 and it performs great for normal aerobatics. It has super vertical and is very solid. The Laser ARF is down to about $550 through Tower and the quality is very good.
10-30-2002, 09:33 PM
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I second the Giant Stinger. I got to fly one the other day and it was a delight, no bad habits. Hovers at 1/2 - 2/3 power. Fly it lazy or wild.
10-30-2002, 09:38 PM
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I have a G62 in a very overweight Stinger on floats and it flys very well. I am also putting one in a 1/3 scale Lanier Laser. I have seen them do a great job in the Balsa USA 1/3 scale Cub. What a workhourse. I have one on C&H ignition and one one Mag.
10-31-2002, 01:18 AM
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Mine flies a 40 lb scratch built Noorduyn Norseman seaplane off Peck's Lake, near Sedona, AZ, with a 24-8 Zinger prop..
Flies fine....
The G62 is the only engine allowed in the USRA Giant Scale AT6 class races..
The 25 lb AT6 planes are flying 130+ mph with these STOCK engines.....
Flies fine....
The G62 is the only engine allowed in the USRA Giant Scale AT6 class races..
The 25 lb AT6 planes are flying 130+ mph with these STOCK engines.....
10-31-2002, 01:44 AM
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I have five G-62's in the following 1/3 scale airplanes, and they are all excellent performers:
1. J-3 Cub - 12 ft span - 24 x 8 Zinger prop
2. J4-E Cub - 12 ft. span - 23 x 10 Mejlyck prop
3. Aeronca Sedan - 12 ft. span - 24 x 8 Zinger prop
4. Ercoupe - 10 ft. span - 22 x 10 Mejlyck prop
5. Bristol Scout Biplane - 8 ft. span - 24 x 8 prop
1. J-3 Cub - 12 ft span - 24 x 8 Zinger prop
2. J4-E Cub - 12 ft. span - 23 x 10 Mejlyck prop
3. Aeronca Sedan - 12 ft. span - 24 x 8 Zinger prop
4. Ercoupe - 10 ft. span - 22 x 10 Mejlyck prop
5. Bristol Scout Biplane - 8 ft. span - 24 x 8 prop
10-31-2002, 01:55 AM
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To volfly: The laser is not finished to the point I can tell where it will balance, no radio of batts. yet.
To rcign: re. the Norsman, acording to an old bush pilot I know the Nosreman was so slow the replaced the airspeed indicator with a clock, and even considered a hourglass.
Seriously I am a big bushplane fan, as a youngster got lots of rides in a Beaver which was almost new.
To rcign: re. the Norsman, acording to an old bush pilot I know the Nosreman was so slow the replaced the airspeed indicator with a clock, and even considered a hourglass.
Seriously I am a big bushplane fan, as a youngster got lots of rides in a Beaver which was almost new.
10-31-2002, 02:01 AM
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Yup, not the fastest but the G62 will be replaced by a Zenoah 445 twin..should be good for another 20 mph.....
I was told they loaded the plane until the floats were almost submerged, then bounced it into the air.. !!!
I was told they loaded the plane until the floats were almost submerged, then bounced it into the air.. !!!
11-03-2002, 08:00 PM
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Bill,
Were you the one asking about details of the Lanier 1/3 ARF Laser?
Someone tried to get details and when I replied, the site was down and I lost the address. If it was you, let me know because I have some suggestions. I have about 50 flights on mine and it flies great but needs strengthening in the fuse at the landing gear area etc.
Gerry
Were you the one asking about details of the Lanier 1/3 ARF Laser?
Someone tried to get details and when I replied, the site was down and I lost the address. If it was you, let me know because I have some suggestions. I have about 50 flights on mine and it flies great but needs strengthening in the fuse at the landing gear area etc.
Gerry
11-04-2002, 12:06 PM
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Look at the Bridi Big Bee...if you are into a cheep and good flying kit....
If that's kinda whay you are looking for...
Flies like a big Cub with unlimited vertical....
If that's kinda whay you are looking for...
Flies like a big Cub with unlimited vertical....
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RE: G-62 needs a home
You might check out www.wildharerc.com they have a 28% plane built to fly well with heavy engines.
10-12-2003, 07:23 AM
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RE: G-62 needs a home
You might check out www.wildharerc.com they have a 1/4 scale Edge that is designed for that engine.
