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skywolf210

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help me out again guys
I have decided on getting a skybolt, now I just have to find one.
does this sound right
540 = lots of power
lots of fun
16 gal/hr, =100/hr in fuel
50,000$ overhaul
more weight on the nose, a little slower to react in acro,
fixed or con. prop, fixed might be a little better
360= less power, but if plane is light, might be more fun, faster to react in acro
still fun
12 gal/hr, 72/hr in fuel
22,000 $ overhaul
plane would feel better balanced
fixed or con prop, which is better
question, how do you keep engine from overspeeding, or does the skybolt have enough drag to keep that in check.
I have read most of the threads here and this is what I think art the differences. am I correct?
what are your thoughts ?
 

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