twinstick and SAITO 72
11-10-2005, 07:39 PM
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twinstick and SAITO 72
Are Saito 72s too heavy for a Twinstick? Are Saito 56s also too heavy?
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Ron
11-10-2005, 07:59 PM
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RE: twinstick and SAITO 72
Ron:
The FA-72 is at the heavy end of the range, at 16.5 ounces they can be used. The FA-56 will save you 2 ounces per engine, and at 14.5 ounces they'll be a lot easier to balance.
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11-10-2005, 08:30 PM
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RE: twinstick and SAITO 72
Hmmmm good. Now all I need is to find a good used 56 to match the one I have.
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11-10-2005, 10:10 PM
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RE: twinstick and SAITO 72
The problem with the Saito .72, or any 4-stroke, is due to the rear carb & intake tube, the engine has to be mounted forward on the engine mount. This, despite a weight near to that of a .46, makes it much harder to balance.
11-11-2005, 07:58 PM
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RE: twinstick and SAITO 72
Thanks Ed, good advice, but I just scored a real good price on the second 56 so I am going to "TRY" using them.
Ron
11-25-2005, 08:37 PM
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RE: twinstick and SAITO 72
I fly mine with 2 Magnum 52's. More than enough power to handle anything you through at it.
Jim
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