RCV120SP fitted in a Nieuport 17 Model RC Aircraft

Built by Mr David Cone, California, USA
	Specifications Kit: Balsa USA 1/4 Scale Plane: Nieuport 17 Weight: 14lbs Prop: 24x6 Powered by: RCV120-SP
These photos show the varying stages of construction The engine was run-in on a bench before mounting it on the model. Bench running is essential for the RCV SP series engines. David comments that 'after about an hour of running, I just started hand flipping* the engine to start it, and this was always a very easy procedure' The total run time before installing the engine in the aircraft was close to 3 hours. David also states that 'Running this engine on the model is a pleasure. With a bit of wet prime, the engine hand starts in one or two flips*, even after sitting for several weeks.'
	Swinging a 24x6 propeller, it idles reliably at 900-1000rpm, and sitting on the ground tops out at 4400 rpm. 'There is plenty of thrust to get this 14lb model into the air at 1/2 throttle, and the engine rarely sees over 3/4 throttle. I have never had a deadstick with this engine and I am very happy with it's performance.' David concludes that 'it is a great engine for slow speed scale models, and I highly recommend it to anyone that wants to swing a near scale prop.
* RCV Engines do not recommend hand flipping any of their engines due to safety. All SP series also feature a unique behind the prop starting facility.