We received this commentary from a Planethobby / Novarossi field rep that test engines for us. He received the Novarossi R46 Pylon Engine configured with the 10mm carb. Below are his notes for your assistance in configuring and designing a power plant for today's .40 size airplanes. This engine is the pinnacle of design in Italian racing engines. Small features such...
We recently received this question from a Pilot interested in the Novarossi. Question: Hello, I'm interested in the RFX 15TC and the RFX 15TV engine. I was thinking of using without a tuned pipe on suction with the 7mm venturi. Do you know how much power I could expect and at what revs? I'll be racing the engine in speed events. Answer:...
Question: Hello, I've been following your Novarossi Speed/13 engine here in the USA and was wondering how well the engine runs on no nitro to 5% nitro fuels as compared to the older Rossi 61 with the 3+2 porting? I'm really looking forward to running one of these engines in my Classic Pattern ship, it's got all the markings of...
Question: Hello, I'm building a 60 sized control line ship and want to run a Novarossi engine on the plane. Can you recommend the best engine for this application. Thank you! Answer: Thanks for contacting us with your Novarossi questions. We believe the R60CR is the best choice of Novarossi engines available given the need for side exhaust with tuned...
Question: Hello, I recently purchased at Hangar 9 Jackal. This is a prop driven jet airplane. I'm going looking at getting the Novarossi R91CF motor to power the plane and wondering if you feel this is a good choice in motors. Can you also give me some information on the break-in procedure for these engines? What glow plug would I...
Question: Hi I'm interested in understanding what the timing is on the 2015 Novarossi R60F, R75F and R90F engines. I believe the Speed 13 engine has 185 degrees of exhaust timing. Is the timing the same on the other engines? Thank you. Answer: So, Timing on these engines is around 160 degrees. This timing configuration provides a good compromise...
