is the os 46 is very fast on a Trainer :santa_smiley:

The OS .46 is a good running engine. :thumbup:

It will be fast on a "40" size trainer plane.

It will fly a "60" size trainer plane barely.

What size/type/name trainer plane do you have or considering getting?

The os 46 is a good engine. It is reliable, strong, and easy to maintain. This engine on a trainer is a little fast for a beginner, but that is why we have throttle. :D


Justin

RIPMAX Trainer 40


Wing Span: 1550mm (61")
Weight: 2200g
Engine: .38~.48
Build Level: ARTF
Skill Level: Beginner

:3dplane:

The OS .46 should be just right for that RIPMAX Trainer 40.

Good choice and hope for you much success and enjoyment. :yes:

Normally, after learning to fly a trainer, people will move up to a more maneuverable, faster second plane, and the .46 would be just great. A .40 engine would probably not be sufficient power (unless you are not normal and want less speed and maneuverability...) ;)

The O.S. .46 engine is a great first engine because it will power your .40-size trainer nicely, PLUS it will be suitable for your second, third plane, and beyond. :)

Good luck!

I agree with Justing on this one for sure!! The OS 46 is a reliable good engine to use and able to expand with later on. There's nothing worse than fighting some low budget engine while you're trying to learn... I know!!!!!!!

HEY GUYS I"M HAVENG A LITTIL POBLOM WHITAVATARS :( I WONT TO CHANG THE AVATAR WHEN PUT A NEW AVATAR ITS THE SAME POTHO

Alan,

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10q man :hyper:

hi guys.why i need a power penil? :3DingPlane:

You don't really! :no:
It is for convenience.

The power panel supplies power to:
a. electric starter motor to start your engine
b. electric fuel pump
c. glow plug
You must have a 12V battery to provide the power to the power panel.
All those items are not cheap! $$$

You can do the same without any of those luxury gadgets and instead use:
a. a wooden stick or stiff rubber hose about 10 inches long (25 cm), to start the engine. ***
b. a manual, hand-cranked fuel pump
c. a battery operated glow driver (rechargable, or a D alkaline battery)

*** DO NOT use your fingers to flip the propeller unless you have really long fingers (20 cm or longer...) and you can stand to lose part of them. It WILL hurt! :crying:

i have a battter its 12v can i ues for a power penil

:parachute:

Yes, BUT not for very long.
Not big enough (1600 MA) for the job. :no:

If you use an electric starter for cranking airplane engine, that battery will need charging after just a couple of minutes of use. And that small a bettery being used up so fast would get very hot and might pop. And the little wires comeing out of it would get very hot and might melt and might set panel and field box and fuel jug on fire and burn up all your good new stuff. :fuming: :crying:

For properly powering a power panel, you need not only one with 12 volts, but bigger capacity (like 10 A or more). Like one that is used in a motorcycle, :moped: rideing lawnmower, garden tractor, or small car.

Hobby Shops sell one especially selected for power panel use. Big enough to do the job and small enough to easily fit in your field box that power panel is built/attached to.

:hmm: if i use a eleatrk skoter bat :moped:

The correct type of sealed batteries are availble at the hobby stores...

Not sure why you are fuming, Alan... <_<

Just trying to help.

send it to my e-mali :yes: :trans_icon:

if i use a eleatrk skoter bat

Alan,
Show us a picture of the scooter battery so we can see what type it is. :blink:

Frits,
Your pictures not displaying. As you prob know. ;)

if i use a small car battare that kids drive?
:moped: :spongebob:

i dont have a :moped: .

Let me try that picture again, in a different way... <_<

Seeing that you seem to be pretty new to the hobby I would suggest that you visit a hobby shop like Hobbytown USA. They could help suggest and show you a lot of the items we are talking about as well as give you an idea as to what else is out there. It would help you get what you need, and possibly save money in the long run by helping you to avoid purchasing the wrong item.

There may not be a hobby store on the island of Malta! :(

How close is your hobby store, Alan, or do you have to order your RC stuff in from the Internet?

This may help Alan out some.

I found these RC Model Aviation related websites from Malta.

Stephen Galeas' RC Web Site

Malta Model Aircraft Flying Association

Probably some more links to Malta sites on these linked sites.

to day I boughtt :newstuff:
the box
fuel pump
power panel
starter
glow plug

there is a hobby shop in Malta

Alan,
This is most wonderful news and you are well on your way to learning the RC Model Aviation hobby.

I see that you have started to purchase your hobby needs, found local hobby shop, and are member of Malta Model Aircraft Flying Association.

Congratulations and I believe that there is even an offical RC flying site right in the middle of Malta.
Could not get much better. :D

Way to go, dude. :yes:

Keep us informed and post a picture some time of your hobby activity.

TODAY I boughtt A RIADO :trans_icon: FUTABA 6EXA

Good choice! Now all you need is fuel! :D

Do you already know how to fly?
If not - do you have instructors at your club?

not yet .there are instructors in my club.i have to buy the tinder tiger

I boughtt my tinder tiger 46 :newstuff:

Hi, the os 46FX or AX is great trainer engine. If you want a little more power get the Tower Hobbies muffler that they sell for their engine for around $15 and a 12X4 APC and you will find out just how much you trainer can handle. Make sure you seal all control surfaces and there isn't any slack in your control linkages and have fun.