OS Piston Pin - Gas Engines

[Bob Pastorello]

Here's a 30cc (42.1 oz - which ain't a weight bargain), and 1194g, incl
ignition, but not battery or muffling system....
www.modellexclusiv.de

Maybe??

Bob Pastorello, Oklahoma
NSRCA 199, IMAC 1320, AMA 46373
rcaerobob at cox.net
www.rcaerobats.net


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Lee Davis" <lee at piedmontmodels.com>
To: <discussion at nsrca.org>
Sent: Saturday, July 05, 2003 11:30 AM
Subject: RE: OS Piston Pin - Gas Engines


> I've talked to a couple of gas engine manufacturers, and they think it's
> doable.  As much as anything, the hold-up is that the ones producing high
> performance engines are running at full capacity to fill orders for what
> they already offer.
>
> Such an engine would also be perfect for all the "120" size sport/scale
> aerobatic ARFs.  It's a big market and somebody's bound to do it
eventually.
> It'd be nice if it was sooner than later.
>
> A 35cc-40cc + ignition at no more than around 35 oz.  How tough could it
> be...sheesh!
>
> Lee Davis
> Piedmont Models
> http://www.piedmontmodels.com/
>
>
> > Jim:
> >
> > The problem with gasoline engines is that in the range size and
> > power of the OS 140 or similar, the gasoline engine weight
> > between 1 lb and 1.5 lb more.  It will be nice that the
> > manufacturers go back to drawing board and produce a very light
> > gasoline that could be used pattern.
> >
> > Regards,
> >
> > Vicente Bortone
>
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