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R61F Speed/13 tips from our Team Pilot Wendall Williams

Wendell Williams, a longtime supporter of Novarossi engines, provides some performance info on his Novarossi R61F Speed/ 13 engines. Wendell uses 11x8 and 11x9 props has he focuses on speeds over 150 mph. These engines turn in the 15K range and unload the typical 15% to the mid to upper 17K range in the air. Although the engine has become...

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What percentage Nitro fuel and oil content should I use for my helicopter engine?

Question: Hello, I just ordered a Novarossi .57 heli engine with pipe combo. Getting back into nitro after alot of years away.  Is there any recommendations on what fuel brand to run in it and if I change fuels after each gallon will that cause any potential issues? I ask because I have some 30% cool power and after that I...

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Novarossi 46 Pylon Engine and Turbo Plug characteristics

Question: I know u said try the C5S plug.  What if I used the HR3S plug I run in my 46 Pylon engine?  My idea is I run the same products in as many planes as possible.   Answer: The Novarossi 46 Pylon engine is a high performance engine that requires a turbo plug. Specifically the C6TGF.  Turbo plugs were...

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Novarossi R46 Pylon Data from Team Pilots

 Question: I'm impresed by R46F Pylon engine , but I want to know the power generated , because I intend to replace my OS 46 VX DF  Answer: We've got some data from our pilot that's running the 46 Pylon engine now.  He writes ' 'The Novarossi R46F Pylon is a 3 Plus Horse-Power engine with a 9x9 or 8x8 prop...

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How to break in a Novarossi R57CR Engine - What kind of power will the engine produce?

Reader comments received on the Novarossi R57CR engine bolted to the Great Planes Ultra Sport 46.  Wanted to share for those looking for info on the engine performance and prop matching. Modeler Report: I recently mounted my new Novarossi R57CR on the new Great Planes Ultra Sport 46. I fueled and primed it, then fired it up. It started immediately...

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Novarossi .60 sized engines and Horse Power Ratings

Today we have a question from a reader who ask: Question: What is the output horsepower of the R60CR ? It does not say it on the page where the other specifications are mentioned. Answer: Some time back Novarossi made the decision to no longer publish HP numbers. Manufacturers test HP on equipment that don't use propellers. This makes numbers...

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