Ace Hobby AT-6 With A .049?

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Anybody out there had experience with the Ace Hobby's (Thunder Tiger) AT-6 "Simple Series". I have a Norvel .049 RC I planned to use for it, but after I opened the box Ace recommends the TT (of course) .074. It looks like it will be a great little flyer. How has it flown for you? With what engine? I have been flying the Top Flight AT-6 for a few months now. Can't wait to get this little guy in the air. It would be fun to get a friend to fly one, or the other, and get both in the air at the same time.

I emailed Sig about using the .061 cylinder and piston on the .049 block to upgrade, if possible. Will let you know what I hear.

Tom

A.T. · Accepted Answer

The ACE R/C kitsets were designed around the unmuffled .049 Cox engines.A TD.049 is more than enough power whilst a Black Widow was also acceptable,the standard .049 flew the model but had little vertical performance.The Thunder Tiger GP.07 is a well muffled engine. Muffler reduces peak powerand whilst lets motor run like a well oiled reliable sewing machine, doesnot maximise output as was allowed to the .049 Cox with fully openedexhaust..The ACE RC simple series kits also good for E/Flight conversion with a simple geared 380-400 canmotor.You should be quite happy flying the AT-6 with a Norvel .049 using a 6 X 3prop.regardsAlan T.Alan's Hobby, Model & RC Web Links

Tom Johnson · Answer

Alan,Thanks for the reply. I will use my Norvel .049Sig (USA distributors for Norvel) told me that the .061 cylinder willnot fit on the .049 block. So much for the old "they probably boredout the .049 for the .061" theory.TomTiger)

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