Paul Weijers
2008-12-18, 12:30 PM
Hi Guys,
As some of you know, I bought a Fiesler Storch (Svenson kit) more than 20 years ago in Berlin. I have finally decided it must be built. How is that for procrastination!! However, a project this size and complexity requires me to consult occasionally with the members.
Here are the measurements as shown by Svenson:
Metric English
Wingspan 2375 mm 93.5 in.
Wing surface 85.27 sq. dm 1323 sq. in.
Fuselage 1560 mm 61.4 in.
Weight 4200 g 148 oz.
Engine 10 cc 0.60 2 stroke
Wing loading 50 g sq. dm 16.6 oz sq. ft
Although it is still early in the project, I must decide on the size and type of engine. I have a problem with that because it may be heavier and even at 148 ounces, I think a 0.60 two-stroke is not enough. So give me some ideas:
two-stroke or four-stroke? What size?
Electric? Not very realistic for a true replica.
Paul
As some of you know, I bought a Fiesler Storch (Svenson kit) more than 20 years ago in Berlin. I have finally decided it must be built. How is that for procrastination!! However, a project this size and complexity requires me to consult occasionally with the members.
Here are the measurements as shown by Svenson:
Metric English
Wingspan 2375 mm 93.5 in.
Wing surface 85.27 sq. dm 1323 sq. in.
Fuselage 1560 mm 61.4 in.
Weight 4200 g 148 oz.
Engine 10 cc 0.60 2 stroke
Wing loading 50 g sq. dm 16.6 oz sq. ft
Although it is still early in the project, I must decide on the size and type of engine. I have a problem with that because it may be heavier and even at 148 ounces, I think a 0.60 two-stroke is not enough. So give me some ideas:
two-stroke or four-stroke? What size?
Electric? Not very realistic for a true replica.
Paul