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11-09-2006, 11:38 AM
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Has any one done a direct comparison between the da-50 and the Brillelli 46. I know that they are with in a couple of oz of each other. I am looking for actual numbers comparisons. I do know the cost difference. I am looking for the best performance for my engine. The engine will be going into a Hanger 9 27% extra 260
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11-09-2006, 12:07 PM
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RE: direct comparison
Hey farminred,
Looks like you aren't far away from where I call home. Where do you fly up there? There has been a lot of talk on here lately about the 50 class gas engine. there are many good options for you to choose from, hopefully everyone speaks up.
Looks like you aren't far away from where I call home. Where do you fly up there? There has been a lot of talk on here lately about the 50 class gas engine. there are many good options for you to choose from, hopefully everyone speaks up.
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RE: direct comparison
Well it really depends what type of flying you do.
Furst off the 46 is not as strong as a DA 50. Don't get me wrong the 46 is a strong engine for sure... but you are comparing it to one of the best 50s out there.
The 260 is a pretty light plane.. I flew the GP Extra 300 with a 46 and it had power to spare. The 260 is an even lighter plane so I dont see how you would be disappointed with the performance of the 46 in that plane.
You will be able to do all acrobatics and mild 3-d without any issues. So I think you will be fine... that 260 is not really a 3d plane anyhow.
You also have the option of the Brillelli 60 which is more powerful than a DA and about the same weight... but honestly that would be way overkill on that plane imho and I like power
Furst off the 46 is not as strong as a DA 50. Don't get me wrong the 46 is a strong engine for sure... but you are comparing it to one of the best 50s out there.
The 260 is a pretty light plane.. I flew the GP Extra 300 with a 46 and it had power to spare. The 260 is an even lighter plane so I dont see how you would be disappointed with the performance of the 46 in that plane.
You will be able to do all acrobatics and mild 3-d without any issues. So I think you will be fine... that 260 is not really a 3d plane anyhow.
You also have the option of the Brillelli 60 which is more powerful than a DA and about the same weight... but honestly that would be way overkill on that plane imho and I like power
