Super-Sized Power for Your .60-Size
Plane
The FA-91 is one of the most popular selling engines in Saito's
extensive line of four-strokes. The .91 fits perfectly into most
airplanes designed for .60-size two-strokes offering the ability to
swing larger diameter props with more thrust than the two-stroke.
Many pilots simply prefer the powerful sound of a four-stroke. Now
Saito™ is offering a new engine that offers even more power than the
.91 but that's similar in size and weight.
Saito's new FA-100 will turn an APC 14 x 8 prop 300 to 700 rpm
more than either the Saito .91 or O.S. .91. At only 19.2 ounces
(less muffler), it weighs nearly 2 ounces less than the O.S as well!
The Saito FA-100 is not just a punched out .91. It features a newly
tooled case that shares the mounting dimensions of the O.S. 91. This
allows it to be used with the many after-market engine mounts
already available to fit this engine.
The Saito 100 idled and transitioned beautifully from the first
start due to the included new Hangar 9™ Super Plug (HAN3011) that
now comes with all Saito engines. This plug greatly improves idle
and transition in all four-stroke engines. After a short slightly
rich break-in, we peaked the needles at 3-5/8" out on the high-speed
and a ¼ turn in from flush on the low-speed needle.
Our staff commonly uses 30% heli fuel in Saito engines, as it not
only gives better top-end performance but it runs smoother, gives a
better transition, and runs cooler.
In flight the FA-100 was one smooth operator. Transition and idle
were clean and crisp with instantaneous response. No dead sticks
occurred in the first six test flights, despite purposefully long
high-altitude idles, followed by rapid full-throttle transitions.
The 30% helicopter fuel gave a noticeable boost in power, plus the
added oil in the fuel adds a nice trail of smoke.
If you're looking for a powerful lightweight four-stroke to power
your latest .60 through .90-size project, you don't have to settle
on a 91. Check out Saito's new FA-100. |
