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PROPER ENGINE INSTALLATIONS AND SETUPS

hen building and flying giant-scale gasoline-powered aircraft, there are many decisions that have to be made during a new project. Today, you have to choose between 2- and 4-stroke engines, decide what type of ignition to use and so forth. The market is filled with products and accessories, and picking the best ones can be a challenge. With respect to the engine, the choice is usually based on the particular model being built. For example, if you decide on a large Stearman PT-17 or WACO biplane, nothing beats the sound and performance of a big radial engine. If you are building an aerobatic model for International Miniature Aerobatic

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