PAW 80 and possible use

PAW offer throttles for all their engines, either as ex factory ''R/C' models -or simply as a spare part....right down to the smallest engine in the range-the PAW 55. Though the 80 is no longer available-having been replaced by the upgraded 'PAW 049' model, they still use the same basic case (as does the larger capacity PAW 06) so the intake geometry is the same-the appropriate size throttle will fit

See: https://www.eifflaender.com/engines                   and: https://www.eifflaender.com/price-list

I would expect that all three of the smallest engines-that is the 55, 049 and 06 all use the same basic throttle-perhaps with a slightly smaller bore in the case of the 55. My throttles were packaged as '049-06' and were supplied with an O-ring on the shank for sealing (standard practice regardless of manufacturer, and two grub screws to retain the throttle-screwing into the spraybar holes on the  intake of the standard unthrottled engine....again, fairly standard practice.

The PAW 80 is a fairly potent performer-and doesn't give away much top end to a TD if set up properly. It does need to be given its head though-just like a TD....equally though, unlike a TD, it is quite happy chugging away on an 8x4..or even slightly larger, for vintage style flying. The 049 and 06 later models benefit from having a rear ballrace main bearing which makes them slightly easier to start. AFAIK there is little actual difference in top end performance.....though PAW do offer factory tuning for those who want a little more...they do prefer though to carry out this on brand new engines rather than used ones. My own original 80 is a factory tuned unit-though i've acquired several more since, over the years.

ChrisM
'ffkiwi'