RE: YS DZ160 and Smoke
Thanks for the offer Sean. I'm going inverted, and have fitted the Slimline muffler without mods.
Posted on: 8/13/2005 9:35 PM by Author " Al Magaloff" in the forum "Glow Engines"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=3260194

RE: Carl Goldberg -- PITTS S12 MONSTER
I've decided to go with the Slimline Showtime pro.
Posted on: 8/13/2005 9:30 PM by Author " Al Magaloff" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=3260181

RE: Carl Goldberg -- PITTS S12 MONSTER
I'm assembling my Pitts with the new YS DZ160 and Slimline smoke muffler. Moving a larger than stock tank to the CG. The DZ160 has a fuel pump, so fuel draw should not be a problem. I'm looking for smoke pump/system recommendations. Thanks for the great info in this thread.
Posted on: 8/12/2005 10:41 PM by Author " Al Magaloff" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=3257694

YS DZ160 and Smoke
Has anyone found a smoke muffler to fit a DZ160? I'm told the Slimline Pitts style will not fit without mods.
Posted on: 7/28/2005 12:32 PM by Author " Al Magaloff" in the forum "Glow Engines"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=3208536

RE: YW24 engine
Why would you send it to Korea, when there is a North American distributor for YW motors? I would also find another Hobby Shop to do business with.
Posted on: 12/11/2004 1:41 PM by Author " Al Magaloff" in the forum "User Product Reviews"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=2423455

ThunderTiger Rare Bear
Has anyone received one yet? Just wondering what it looks like, how well they are done, etc.
Posted on: 3/27/2004 6:50 PM by Author " Al Magaloff" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=1665626

Foremost Products
Could someone please provide a link to Foremost products site? And if no site, a suggestion as to who sells Foremost products. Thanks...AL
Posted on: 2/23/2004 9:21 PM by Author " Al Magaloff" in the forum "Questions and Answers"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=1558111

RE: On Board Glow driver
rory, I found it at Nelson Hobbies. Nice unit, thanks for the lead!
Posted on: 11/25/2003 4:35 PM by Author " Al Magaloff" in the forum "Questions and Answers"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=1305516

RE: On Board Glow driver
Thanks everyone. That gave me some ideas. Any feedback on the one from MPI?
Posted on: 11/25/2003 12:44 AM by Author " Al Magaloff" in the forum "Questions and Answers"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=1303917

On Board Glow driver
Can someone please recommend an on board glow driver, to aide in maintaining a nice idle, for use one a four stroke. I would like it to come on at low throttle, off as the throttle is advanced. Thanks for the help!...AL
Posted on: 11/23/2003 8:12 AM by Author " Al Magaloff" in the forum "Questions and Answers"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=1299018

RE: coleman gas and Klotz oil
Fact is, we run this fuel in our gassers all the time. No holes in pistons. Same performance as gasoline, same temp, no smell. G23's and similar have low compression( 8:1, and lower), and very conservative timing, not requiring any higher octane fuel. If anyone is interested, visit www.runryder.com, a forum where the top helicopter people hang around. Do a search there for Bill Meador, the top guy in gas helicopters. Also, I would suggest staying clear of the Klotz, and sticking with Amsoil 100:1. I would also refraim from asking someone at Coleman camping products, anything about engines.....pre-detonation????? really.
Posted on: 11/14/2003 5:31 AM by Author " Al Magaloff" in the forum "RC Helicopter General Discussions"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=1276492

RE: coleman gas and Klotz oil
Mike, so what's your point?
Posted on: 11/11/2003 6:01 PM by Author " Al Magaloff" in the forum "RC Helicopter General Discussions"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=1269735

Raptor V2 Flywheel Question
Raptor fans are threaded on fellas!
Posted on: 8/2/2003 12:54 AM by Author " Al Magaloff" in the forum "Thunder Tiger - Raptor 30, 50, 60, 90"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=1006060

Raptor 30 V2 Being Phased Out??
rcmodelr, I don't think it is fair to judge the RC Helicopter industry by what Tower sells or doesn't sell. Tower is nothing but a minor player. You don't go to a Chevy dealer to buy Ford parts, and then get upset that they don't stock them. Then go around promoting the idea that Ford is discontinuing their entire line.
Posted on: 7/27/2003 10:06 AM by Author " Al Magaloff" in the forum "Thunder Tiger - Raptor 30, 50, 60, 90"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=978129

Raptor 30 V2 Being Phased Out??
Ditto Juan, I wouldn't shop there for any reason.
Posted on: 7/27/2003 2:43 AM by Author " Al Magaloff" in the forum "Thunder Tiger - Raptor 30, 50, 60, 90"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=978125

Raptor 30 V2 Being Phased Out??
rcmodelr, Tower NEVER sold Raptors, to my knowledge. I have been looking at their flyers for 20 years, never saw any helicopter for sale other than Kyosho. You are surely mistaken. They sell Kyosho. So, if you want to tell stories, come up with another.
Posted on: 7/27/2003 1:46 AM by Author " Al Magaloff" in the forum "Thunder Tiger - Raptor 30, 50, 60, 90"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=978123

Raptor 30 V2 Being Phased Out??
Rcmodelr,Where does Tower list a Raptor?
Posted on: 7/26/2003 4:58 PM by Author " Al Magaloff" in the forum "Thunder Tiger - Raptor 30, 50, 60, 90"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=978119

Why no plastic blades??
I don't think an LMH qualifies. Lets talk about conventional rotorheads only, please.
Posted on: 7/8/2003 9:54 PM by Author " Al Magaloff" in the forum "RC Helicopter General Discussions"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=617498

rotor turning sharply
raven, e-mail me off list at [email]rchelial@rochester.rr.com[/email]
Posted on: 6/29/2003 7:57 PM by Author " Al Magaloff" in the forum "RC Helicopter Beginners Forum"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=908731

rotor turning sharply
Sounds like the rudder channel is reversed, or the gyro is reversed.
Posted on: 6/29/2003 7:22 PM by Author " Al Magaloff" in the forum "RC Helicopter Beginners Forum"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=908729

Why no plastic blades??
Also,carbon fiber and glass cloth are thin, light and very stiff once the resin cures. Those properties do not exist in plastic.
Posted on: 6/29/2003 7:19 PM by Author " Al Magaloff" in the forum "RC Helicopter General Discussions"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=617496

Cant get rap to fly backwards
Get a Futaba 401/9253 combo, and sell the JR. They should not be making gyros. Love their transmitters though.
Posted on: 6/29/2003 7:12 PM by Author " Al Magaloff" in the forum "Thunder Tiger - Raptor 30, 50, 60, 90"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=907797

Don't make my mistake!
Umm, how about checking before flying????
Posted on: 6/7/2003 3:23 PM by Author " Al Magaloff" in the forum "RC Helicopter Beginners Forum"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=828553

Heli-Kraft feedback
John is a good guy. Websites cost money. I have ordered many times, and always have been pleased. John was selling Raptor V2 kits long before Ace even would acknowledge a V2 existed. John was selling YS91's, when our American importer said only Jason K and Todd B had the prototypes, and YS was not even producing any yet. John will go far out of his way to get you what you need. Do not let the distance sway your decision.
Posted on: 5/27/2003 10:50 PM by Author " Al Magaloff" in the forum "Thunder Tiger - Raptor 30, 50, 60, 90"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=591508

R 60 assembly questions
The Raptor instruction manual leaves a lot of unanswered questions. But you always have us. :D I do the Triflow or auto trans fluid, as Galifrey. If you can get a can of spray brake clean, at the auto parts store, blast all the grease out of the auto bearing, before using the Triflow.
Posted on: 5/19/2003 12:35 AM by Author " Al Magaloff" in the forum "Thunder Tiger - Raptor 30, 50, 60, 90"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=778795

R 60 assembly questions
The short end goes into the clutchbell, the long end gets the bearing and the flat nut.
Posted on: 5/18/2003 11:36 AM by Author " Al Magaloff" in the forum "Thunder Tiger - Raptor 30, 50, 60, 90"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=778788

Autorotation unit ?
Flmgrip,Try auto-ing a 30 size helicopter with a driven tail, and no wind, then come back and tell us what you know.
Posted on: 5/6/2003 9:37 AM by Author " Al Magaloff" in the forum "Thunder Tiger - Raptor 30, 50, 60, 90"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=735326

Autorotation unit ?
The purple hub thingy is a slipper unit. I tried it, and didn't like the feel. The TT driven gear is the best one for a Raptor. You only "need" a driven tail, if your intensions are to do something during an auto, other than fly it straight in. A 30 size helicopter has very little inertia left at the bottom, with a driven tail. Again, tail drives on 30 helicopters, are best left to someone who is proficiant with autos, not someone learning autos.
Posted on: 5/6/2003 3:59 AM by Author " Al Magaloff" in the forum "Thunder Tiger - Raptor 30, 50, 60, 90"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=735324

Autorotation unit ?
A driven tail and a 30 helicopter, really don't do well together. In the hands of someone proficiant in autos, it is a marginal set-up at best. There is no room for error. The Raptor 30 autos acceptable without the driven tail. I would not recommend this set-up for learning autos.
Posted on: 5/5/2003 10:39 PM by Author " Al Magaloff" in the forum "Thunder Tiger - Raptor 30, 50, 60, 90"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=735322

If it has enough output to charge e-flight packs on the fly, I could see a use. But to charge receiver batteries in-flight on a glow? What's the point, really?
Posted on: 4/27/2003 12:33 PM by Author " Al Magaloff" in the forum "RC Helicopter General Discussions"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=21780