RE: smallest Gas engines
I had a buddy put an NGH 17cc on a 40 sized Space Walker. It was a BRICK. It did fly but did not look like fun. The plane had to have an excesive amount of weight added tothe tail to ballance. My sujestion would be to increase the size of the planes and engines you are looking at unless it is a larger trainer. You will not be happy with the performance of a 9cc-17cc on a 40 size aerobatic/sport plane. 20-26cc on 60 size planes seem to be the blending point where some airframes are still not suitable for the gas conversion but others are.
Posted on: 9/13/2012 11:52 PM by Author "Mr67Stang" in the forum "Gas Engines"
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RE: Pusher star
Shenzhen Riccs Electronic Technology Co., Ltd. [&o]
Posted on: 9/10/2012 10:10 AM by Author "Mr67Stang" in the forum "Beginners"
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RE: First R/C airplane flight and crash
I think your right. I have had good luck finding the needle valve you have in the past. I may even have one at home. Look up "Hayes Hobbies" In Fayetteville NC and ask them if they have one. I have purchaced one like yours there before. Ask for Alan and tell him Phil sent you[:D]
Posted on: 9/3/2012 7:34 AM by Author "Mr67Stang" in the forum "Crash & Rebuild"
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RE: engine needs a home
Your .70 FS will be adiquate to fly the plane. It won't be a power house by any means but I tend to over power everything. Yours should be pretty scale.
Posted on: 9/2/2012 11:06 PM by Author "Mr67Stang" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
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RE: First R/C airplane flight and crash
Your needle valve is available for $13.49 at Tower Hobbies. http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXCR49&P=ML
Posted on: 9/2/2012 8:55 PM by Author "Mr67Stang" in the forum "Crash & Rebuild"
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RE: DLE 55-RA
[quote]ORIGINAL: acerc Mike, if you don't mind what does your manual state for hp, rpm, and prop's?  The DLE website say's, DLE55-  5.5hp  @ 7500rpm prop's 22x8 - 23x10 DLE-R-  5.5hp  @  8500rpm no prop data Don't understand the difference in hp @ rpm between the two, wondering if a misprint. [/quote] I was looking at this as well. I fear they just moved the power band to the upper range meaning even more "spool up" to get into it. This type of power is great for speed planes but not 3D and general sport flying.
Posted on: 9/2/2012 8:28 PM by Author "Mr67Stang" in the forum "Gas Engines"
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RE: First R/C airplane flight and crash
[quote]ORIGINAL: RC MANIAC119 WAY TO GO STANG!!![:D][:D] Mulligan, if you don't jump on his offer......you are not worthy to fly RC!! Mr 67 Stang..THANK-YOU [/quote] That is the best part of the hobby. Meeting other people and helping them enjoy some good ole fashion fun. The attached picture (stock photo, not mine) is the plane I use to IntroFly prospective flyers if they do not have their own. Mine is equiped with an OS .40 four stroke and will fly at about 4 miles/hour in calm air and 20+ minute flight times are achievable. It is a Sig Kadet Seniorita EP ARF that I converted back to nitro.
Posted on: 9/2/2012 8:10 PM by Author "Mr67Stang" in the forum "Crash & Rebuild"
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RE: First R/C airplane flight and crash
It's hard to tell from the picture but with that and your flight description I would venture to guess that the tail was coming apart shortly after take off. EDIT// What engine did you have installed on the Supe Box Fly? It is probably repairable. You would be suprised how many parts are available for even older engines.
Posted on: 9/2/2012 8:00 PM by Author "Mr67Stang" in the forum "Crash & Rebuild"
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RE: Setting up control thows
Dial in some more Expo ~50-60%. I max the throw on most of my control surfaces and never use the manual's "sujested" throws. I then tune in my expo to get the desired "feel". Too twitchy is not fun but sluggish is not desired either for me.
Posted on: 9/2/2012 3:05 AM by Author "Mr67Stang" in the forum "Beginners"
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RE: First R/C airplane flight and crash
[quote]ORIGINAL: Mister Mulligan You are right. Some Buddy Box training would be a good idea. I don't know anyone with R/C airplane experience.  I could join a  club.  What bums me out, is that on this last flight, I had removed the aileron servo because it's servo arm was bumping against the servos in the fuselage. I think I could have gotten the airplane to turn with the ailerons. By the way, I checked after the accident and they were still locked in neutral. And you are right about ''a trainer''. I didn't realize how ''hot'' this ship was. I think something with a .15 or .19 engine would have been better. Yes, I know a 25FP is mediocre compared to a lot of other R/C planes. Now that I think about it, the R/C flying that I did years ago, that plane had a Fox .19 or something like that. [/quote] Mr Mulligan, I live about two hours south of you. I'm in Afghanistan right now but will be back in November. I instruct at my club and would be happy to help you out if you so choose. Might even be able to help you out with an airframe if you don't replace yours first. What you will find is a bigger plane is easier to learn on. If your interested, let me know and I will shoot you my cell number in a private message so you can contact me in November.
Posted on: 9/1/2012 11:01 PM by Author "Mr67Stang" in the forum "Crash & Rebuild"
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RE: ARF Pros????
Outstanding! It's always good to hear of another good one.
Posted on: 9/1/2012 10:51 PM by Author "Mr67Stang" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
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RE: Need a project for OS.15LA
While Ken's sujestion is excellent another option for relaxed flying might be the Sig Four Star 20.
Posted on: 8/31/2012 10:08 AM by Author "Mr67Stang" in the forum "Beginners"
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RE: DLE 55-RA
[quote]ORIGINAL: TimBle Did'nt take long for the ''buy DA'' fanclub to hijack a DLE thread did it. insecurity? [/quote] If you look at my opening post, you will see I am considering the DA-60 as well. In fact was set on it until I found this engine. I am leaning back to the DA-60 anyway though.
Posted on: 8/31/2012 2:28 AM by Author "Mr67Stang" in the forum "Gas Engines"
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RE: DLE 55-RA
Not much in those threads and the one on the 55-RA is only 3 weeks old and only lasted about 24 hours. So, I'm not surprised this is the first I've heard of it. I'll take a look on the youtube for it.
Posted on: 8/30/2012 9:15 AM by Author "Mr67Stang" in the forum "Gas Engines"
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RE: DLE 55-RA
[quote]ORIGINAL: flygilmore I am surprised if you visit these forums that you have not heard about this one sooner. If money is no issue, I would get the DA60. If it is, the 55 will be a great engine also. [/quote] I did a search in the forum and found no reference to the engine. I had to go to FG's to find anything. If there is a thread here on RCU on this engine, please point me to it. When I get to a PC that I can view youtube on, I will search for it there as well.
Posted on: 8/30/2012 7:54 AM by Author "Mr67Stang" in the forum "Gas Engines"
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DLE 55-RA
I thought I knew what engine I was going to buy until I found this. http://www.towerhobbies.com/products/dle_engines/dleg0455.html What do you guys think? I was going to get a DA-60 but this rear exhaust has peaked my interest. I have one DLE product (20cc) and am happy with it so far. And this 55 even comes with an angle plug and a pitts muffler. If the stand offs are the right length that would just be another bonus. I could not ask for a less expensive way to get my 50cc Ultimate together and still get good performance and light weight. EDIT// Just noticed that both are advertised to have 5.5 HP with the original 55 @ 7500 RPM and the 55-RA @ 8500 RPM. Not sure just moving the power band up in the RPM spectrum is what I want for 3D. Lower end grunt is more the ticket.
Posted on: 8/29/2012 11:23 PM by Author "Mr67Stang" in the forum "Gas Engines"
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RE: IMPORTANT - MODERATORS HELP!!??
There is already an growing thread on this issue. http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_11206343/anchors_11206343/mpage_1/key_/anchor/tm.htm#11206343
Posted on: 8/28/2012 1:09 AM by Author "Mr67Stang" in the forum "Gas Engines"
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RE: ARF Pros????
Good luck! Follow up with how the whole thing turns out, good, bad or indifferent.
Posted on: 8/27/2012 7:56 PM by Author "Mr67Stang" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
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RE: ARF Pros????
Do a Google search for "ARF Pros" and you will find the two threads I listed o the first page. It's a shame google can find things on RCU better than RCU's search engine.
Posted on: 8/27/2012 6:57 AM by Author "Mr67Stang" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
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RE: New DLE would not start, helppppp
Did it work?
Posted on: 8/27/2012 3:30 AM by Author "Mr67Stang" in the forum "Gas Engines"
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RE: ARF Pros????
I have no personal experience with them but this is what I found... http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_11098757/anchors_11099799/mpage_1/key_/anchor/tm.htm#11099799 http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_9989386/anchors_9991618/mpage_1/key_/anchor/tm.htm#9991618
Posted on: 8/27/2012 3:08 AM by Author "Mr67Stang" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
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RE: SIG Mark II Engine ?
Yes, you must have a prop on it to run it or you could over-rev the engine.
Posted on: 8/26/2012 10:06 AM by Author "Mr67Stang" in the forum "Beginners"
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RE: dle 20 muffler
We used to instal "Stinger" mufflers on our VW bugs to make them louder. Solution for your problem... pass out earplugs when you arrive at the feild.
Posted on: 8/26/2012 7:15 AM by Author "Mr67Stang" in the forum "Gas Engines"
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RE: OS GT22
I was thinking the opposite. Knowing the size of a Walbro Carb this engines is only ~2.5 Walbro's tall[:D] 6.75 inches tall to the top of the head...not couting plug extrusion.
Posted on: 8/26/2012 7:11 AM by Author "Mr67Stang" in the forum "Gas Engines"
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RE: Stupid time with a YAK 54
I had a buddy forget to install is aileron servo prior to take off and I have once plugged my aileron servos in reverse... both common and avoidable mistakes that can and will lead to catastrophy. Your not alone on the distracted preflight checklist victims list.
Posted on: 8/26/2012 12:16 AM by Author "Mr67Stang" in the forum "Crash & Rebuild"
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RE: SIG Mark II Engine ?
Yes, "earned his wings" refers to having soloed.
Posted on: 8/25/2012 11:32 PM by Author "Mr67Stang" in the forum "Beginners"
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RE: OS GT22
Looks like a reed valve engine with beam mounts. I wonder how much more it will be than a DLE-20.
Posted on: 8/25/2012 10:48 PM by Author "Mr67Stang" in the forum "Gas Engines"
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RE: House of Balsa - Chea Pass - Stick
I was just looking at this kit the other day. I have an OS .20, an OS .15 CV-A and a modified OS .15 CV-X (Essentially the Ducted Fan OS .15) I want a truely fast plane so I was thinking I would use my CV-X mod engine. I was also thinking of milling down the wing thickness a milimetter or two for less frontal drag. Landing gear may also be excluded. Your post just sold another Chea-Pass (gotta love that name) kit! Did you install the diheadral brace upside down for anheadral or is that an optical illusion in the pictures?
Posted on: 8/25/2012 10:19 PM by Author "Mr67Stang" in the forum "Kit Building"
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RE: Alpha Trainer Problems
An oily plane is the norm with glow power so you are most likely safe. Never try to tune it so you do not get oil out of the exhaust. You will be buying a new engine shortly there after. You can lean it a click or two at a time. Unfortunately it is a slow process. Once you get the hang of it and learn the engines you will be able to tune it on the ground. As stated, it is complex to describe it in words and is best done in person. If you needed to tune the "low end" it would have to be done in person as it is far more sensitive. Do not try to get peak RPM out of it. Just lean it a bit and run the throttle up on it. Repeat the process untill you get a reasonable transition from idle to full throttle. After you get a few engines in your squadron then you can learn to peak an engine.
Posted on: 8/23/2012 8:29 AM by Author "Mr67Stang" in the forum "Beginners"
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RE: Alpha Trainer Problems
It is very likely a tunning issue. Unfortunately we can't tell which way you need to go with what you've said. If it's to lean (not enough fuel), the engine will start to get too hot and do what you describe and if it's to rich (too much fuel) it will do what you describe. At a safe altidude and location that you can perform a dead stick landing from when the engine is lagging, smoothly yet somewhat quickly advance the throttle to full. Observe your exhaust. If you get a more than normal amount of smoke and probably a sputter... it's to rich (turn your needle in, clockwise, two clicks and retest). If it dies without any smoke, it's likely to lean (turn your needle out, counter clockwise 2 clicks and retest). Aditionally, what does your plane look like after you land. Is it absolutely covered in oil? Is it as dry as a bone in the desert? Do you have a constant yet faint smoke trail behind your plane when flying at higher to full throttle settings? At mid throttle, it is hard to see the smoke.
Posted on: 8/23/2012 6:14 AM by Author "Mr67Stang" in the forum "Beginners"
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