engine orientation

[paulw1283]

can anyone list the difference between rear and forward facing motor for the Spectra G?

Is there a way to see the amount of fuel left while flying?

thanks

[ClayK]

If it's forward facing, I believe you can have the fuel tank in the rear of the frame.

Personally, my engine is rear facing.

C of G with forward facing motor (http://www.helifreak.com/viewtopic.php?t=14109)

Rear facing or forward facing motor? (http://www.helifreak.com/viewtopic.php?t=11821)

Engine Orientation... (http://www.helifreak.com/viewtopic.php?t=4842)

[rbort]

I have mine rearward facing. Below the radio tray is a 16oz dubro tank. There is no way of seeing the tank in flight unless you cut a hole in the canopy. but, the tank is large enough to guarantee a 15 minute 3D flight with reserve (about 1/4 tank) so you will never run out if you keep your flights to 15 minutes.

-=>Raja.

[carey shurley]

I think Clay's links covered this pretty well

[paulw1283]

ok, I think I'll go with "forward facing" motor.

But just to get that straight, "forward facing" means the engine head is facing toward the front of the heli right?

[ClayK]

Yeah. Wherever your spark plug boot is, that's the direction your engine is facing.