Piper J3 Cub 1400mm EPO (PNF) - Engine off centre

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Ok, here goes - Im new to this and received today my new plane, its a Piper J3 Cub EPO (PNF) so 36-48 700kv Brushless Out-runner pre installed so shaft for attaching the propeller poking out of engine cowling.

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Why would the engine not be mounted dead strait so the shaft therefore strait as its brand new out of the box pre installed (PNF) and slightly off centre?

I'm looking forward to your an idiot in some of the answers, anyone out there willing to give share their knowledge with a newbie?? it would be appreciated!

Many thanks

Newbie

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Ponty Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Platinum (NZ) USERID: 1257076 Bargain Addict! Joined: 29/Dec/2011 Online Status: Offline Posts: 80	Quote Reply Topic: Piper J3 Cub 1400mm EPO (PNF) - Engine off centre Posted: 17/Jan/2012 at 6:25pm
	Ok, here goes - Im new to this and received today my new plane, its a Piper J3 Cub EPO (PNF) so 36-48 700kv Brushless Out-runner pre installed so shaft for attaching the propeller poking out of engine cowling. see image below http://static.rcgroups.net/forums/attachments/2/1/8/6/1/0/a3782288-89-IMG_6866.jpg Why would the engine not be mounted dead strait so the shaft therefore strait as its brand new out of the box pre installed (PNF) and slightly off centre? I'm looking forward to your an idiot in some of the answers, anyone out there willing to give share their knowledge with a newbie?? it would be appreciated! Many thanks Newbie

anrewhendler Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Gold (US) USERID: 65648 Bargain Addict! Joined: 23/Oct/2009 Online Status: Offline Posts: 21	Quote Reply Posted: 17/Jan/2012 at 11:48pm
	its because the motor needs to be off set to counter the thrust, otherwise if it was straight when you hit the throttle it would want to climb and shoot to the right.

snappy Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Platinum (IE) USERID: 73306 Hobbyking Addict Joined: 15/May/2009 Location: Ireland Online Status: Offline Posts: 3295	Quote Reply Posted: 17/Jan/2012 at 11:52pm
	Ya it is the norm to have a bit of right and down thrust making the model sweeter to fly Edited by snappy - 17/Jan/2012 at 11:55pm
	I'm as happy as a very happy sandboy.

Ponty Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Platinum (NZ) USERID: 1257076 Bargain Addict! Joined: 29/Dec/2011 Online Status: Offline Posts: 80	Quote Reply Posted: 18/Jan/2012 at 2:40am
	Andrew / Snappy, Thanks for not calling me an idiot. Sweet - looking forward to putting this together. cheers

snappy Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Platinum (IE) USERID: 73306 Hobbyking Addict Joined: 15/May/2009 Location: Ireland Online Status: Offline Posts: 3295	Quote Reply Posted: 18/Jan/2012 at 2:44am
	Ponty your a gobsh1te Edited by snappy - 18/Jan/2012 at 2:46am
	I'm as happy as a very happy sandboy.

Ponty Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Platinum (NZ) USERID: 1257076 Bargain Addict! Joined: 29/Dec/2011 Online Status: Offline Posts: 80	Quote Reply Posted: 18/Jan/2012 at 3:45am
	Snappy / I wont ask what that is, ha ha thanks for your assistance!

Ponty Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Platinum (NZ) USERID: 1257076 Bargain Addict! Joined: 29/Dec/2011 Online Status: Offline Posts: 80	Quote Reply Posted: 18/Jan/2012 at 3:51am
	Snappy, on the off chance, do you know where i might be able to get spares for this plane, I have asked HK if they will be stocking and had no joy? Newbie / gobsh1te

snappy Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Platinum (IE) USERID: 73306 Hobbyking Addict Joined: 15/May/2009 Location: Ireland Online Status: Offline Posts: 3295	Quote Reply Posted: 18/Jan/2012 at 5:42am
	I don't think there are spares available, but you will be amazed how many times these foamies can be fixed with a hot glue gun and fibre tape. A gobsh1te is a class of an eejit :-)
	I'm as happy as a very happy sandboy.

Ponty Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Platinum (NZ) USERID: 1257076 Bargain Addict! Joined: 29/Dec/2011 Online Status: Offline Posts: 80	Quote Reply Posted: 18/Jan/2012 at 10:15am
	An idiot; a fool; an imbecile. interesting, Ill be sure to pack a glue gun and a bit of old number 8 wire. see how we go. Thanks for your help

snappy Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Platinum (IE) USERID: 73306 Hobbyking Addict Joined: 15/May/2009 Location: Ireland Online Status: Offline Posts: 3295	Quote Reply Posted: 25/Jan/2012 at 4:55pm
	Where is the space chicken?
	I'm as happy as a very happy sandboy.