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Ol' Ron · 01-19-2019, 03:14 PM

I doubt very much that the 221 ci engine could produce any wgere near 120 HP as the 239 only produces 80 hp. I think the plane could be a nice one with the right amt of power, but not that easy to fly. I never had a pilot license, but learned to fly a Cessna 182 that belonged to a friend of mine. We built a runway alongside my shop and flew all over the place for years. The first plane he had was a 47 commonwealth with 85 hP and was very under powered. Nearly lost it flying out of the white field at Hershey. Over weight on a hot day. Learned allot obout DA that day.

01-19-2019, 03:14 PM	#9
Ol' Ron Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Chester Vt Posts: 8,861	Re: 1935 Ford 15-P I doubt very much that the 221 ci engine could produce any wgere near 120 HP as the 239 only produces 80 hp. I think the plane could be a nice one with the right amt of power, but not that easy to fly. I never had a pilot license, but learned to fly a Cessna 182 that belonged to a friend of mine. We built a runway alongside my shop and flew all over the place for years. The first plane he had was a 47 commonwealth with 85 hP and was very under powered. Nearly lost it flying out of the white field at Hershey. Over weight on a hot day. Learned allot obout DA that day.