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In article <3860002@hpcc01.corp.hp.com> phan@hpcc01.corp.hp.com (Eric Phan) writes:
>I'm venturing into R/C after talking to people and reading about it for several
>months, and have more or less decided what to get initially.  The equipment
>list looks something like this :
>
>Futaba 7UAPS transmitter/receiver (FF7 Super here in Singapore)
>OS 40FP engine
>Thunder Tiger Right Flyer 40T ARF trainer (repackaged by Hobbico in the US)
>(the other choice is an EZ Sportsman 45H at 65% more in price)
>
>Another dealer here has offered a Right Flyer / Magnum Pro 45 package at an
>attractive price, and I'm tempted to go for that, mainly for the extra power
>(1.4 HP vs 1.0 HP, I think).
>
>Has anyone had any experience with Magnum engines (both the GP and PRO),
>either good or bad ?  Most of the people at the field where I intend to fly
>use OS, so there is a wealth of experience in this engine make.  I'd 
>probably go for the OS for ease of maintenance, especially for a beginner
>like me, but a bit of extra power is tempting.
>
>Thanks in advance for any input.
>
>Eric

Having instructed many beginners in the past, I would recommend the first
package with the lower power OS 40FP. I've seen more beginner get into 
trouble with a higher power setup. I have reviewed the cost of replacing
the piston and cylinder liner on a Magnum and it was outrageous. Lord knows
what they will charge for bearings. The OS 40 FP will be easier on your
pocketbook and is less of an investment. The extra power that the Magnum
puts out is more attractive but I have not found a beginner who can handle
the power should the throttle suddenly be slammed forward. You should
keep your setup simple and easy to maintain. Performance and speed requires
experience and a steady hand.


Good Luck,
Lyman Lew, lew@caesi.scg.hac.com