A Saito FA 56 in my Calmato Alpha Sport 40 ARF RC Aeroplane by Kyosho, Models - Good Choice??

[@andrelafreniere8604]

I love the sound of the 4 strokes

[@wrxs1781]

Great first on the new engine, seems to have lots of power. With all the RTF planes people have now you are quite unique in the home builds.

[@MarkRobinson555]

Thanks for the comment, really pleased you enjoyed the video

[@NormanLedoyen]

Very very nice Mark. Keep em coming.

[@MarkRobinson555]

Thanks, will do! Thanks for the comment, its appreciated

[@tdogrc]

I enjoyed that thanks Mark. Lovely combo 👍

[@MarkRobinson555]

Hi there, thanks for the comment, glad you liked it, it is lovely to fly now with that 4-stroke up front

[@dudders7168]

Good mod Mark,very good. I usually poke vent pipe through the coil spring of the nose leg. I tend to use bigger bore pipe pushed up onto vent nipple hexagon and clip it so it doesn't slip.

[@MarkRobinson555]

Thanks for the comment, appreciate the information

[@terryblackman6217]

Hi Mark. Nice conversion and very nice flying site.

[@MarkRobinson555]

Thanks for the comment, really pleased you enjoyed the video

[@easystar123]

Great video. Very enjoyable. I have this very same plane and it's a great flyer. I've got an OS 55ax on it. The Saito 56 is a brilliant engine, I don't have one, but I do have three Saito 62 engines which are very similar. Overall I prefer a fourstroke engine everytime. Great sound. Thanks for sharing.

[@MarkRobinson555]

Thank you very much, appreciate the comment

[@fishingwithfilitsa]

Super,very nice

[@MarkRobinson555]

Thanks for the comment, really pleased you enjoyed the video

[@rafaelortega7099]

Nice idea!!! As always is a pleasure Listen to you ,at the same time enjoy your planes and improve my listening, thanks a lot

[@ravebrave8866]

wow you have a beautiful airfield... thinking of building one Calmato...

[@MarkRobinson555]

Thanks for the comment, they are a great plane, you will not be disapointed, really pleased you enjoyed the video

[@ravebrave8866]

@@MarkRobinson555 it was back in 2004 after I completed my engineering I worked in a local hobby shop for few months..that was the time I got to fly this plane.. but plans were not available..as its a ARF.. today i have the design so planning to build it..

[@thantunaunggoldeneagle2045]

Hello , **I Love Airforce And Planes** Watching From Yangon - Myanmar ( Burma ). Thank You !! ***APPRECIATE IT***

[@MarkRobinson555]

Hi there! Thanks for the comment, really pleased you enjoyed the video. Hi from the UK

[@easystar123]

I have a Saito 62 that fits straight into the engine mount on my new calmato sports 40, but I also have a brand new Saito 72 which would give me more power but it would mean having to drill new holes in the mount that comes with the plane as it is a different bolt pattern on the 72. If I go with the 72 Saito and drill more holes in the mount, would this significantly weaken the mount? I would be glad to hear your opinion?. Kind regards.

[@MarkRobinson555]

Yes, drilling the holes will weaken the mount, I would think the 62 would be a good match for the Calmato, I would do that first and see how you like it, after all it does fly nice with the 56, but then you can change to the 72 if you want more - hope it goes well

[@easystar123]

@@MarkRobinson555 Many thanks. Have Saito 62 bolted in and ready for maiden flight as soon as the weather improves.

[@MarkRobinson555]

Excellent, hope it goes well

[@easystar123]

@@MarkRobinson555 Thanks a lot.

[@Mark-wx1ho]

Just bought one of these second hand. To my surprise, it does not have a steerable nose wheel. Is it easy to convert to steerable?

[@MarkRobinson555]

I am surprised it doesn't, it should do, maybe its a really old model or the original bits are not present. Should be easy to convert/add, 🤞

[@MarkRobinson555]

Watching my assembly videos for this model may help, here is the link kzbin.info/aero/PLGILJsUw3dvQznze-Z-j3CzjCBMIl0IQx