Offtopic, but need some help - Model Airplane Related

From: Bernd D. Ratsch (bernd@texas.net)
Date: Thu Nov 06 2003 - 07:53:37 EST


Ok...I know there are a few of you on the list that play with Model (Gas
Powered) airplanes (and/or real ones).

One of the techs at work needs some help with figuring out the optimum HP
for his model airplane. Obviously, power-to-weight isn't going to work well
as there's drag coefficient, wind resistance, and other factors involved in
the air).

Does anyone know of a formula (or website) on how to figure out what HP
rating he should have for optimum aerobatics according to the
size/configuration of his plane?

Thanks,

- Bernd

(Dak Content: He drives a Ram and works on Dakota's as well) :)



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