RE: os GT55 gasoline engine
They work great on round cowls and no cowl airframes. I had a MVVS 26 on a Edge 540 and Katana, and in both cases the front of the cowl had to be cut quite a bit to fit. It was pretty ugly. I would guess an inverted installation on any cowl with a 'prop hub ring' like a 540 or Katana would be a mess.
Posted on: 10/19/2009 6:10 PM by Author "frieshoo" in the forum "Gas Engines"
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RE: Aviation Models 33% Yak Build Thread
Wow. Good to see this thing still going. I bought my 33% Yak back from a buddy a couple weeks ago. It's stock (no carbon) with a zdz 80rv/pitts muffler/Xoar 26x10. With A123's it weighed 22lbs on my digital scales. I hope to fly it next weekend. It's in great shape for a 4 year old ARF.
Posted on: 10/15/2009 10:32 AM by Author "frieshoo" in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic"
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RE: [Deleted]
[quote]ORIGINAL: YogoBlue McChicken, Do you have proof that there is 2 separate DL mfg facilities? One in US and one in China? I believe they all come from the same place. [/quote] My personal experience with DL/DLE engines is the one's sold by TBM, Valley View, and DLUSA seem to be better quality than the ones sold on ebay, and Hobbycity. I have 3 or 4 from DLUSA and have had zero problems over a four year period. I have a 3 or 4 from ebay/Hobbycity and I have had to replace the bearings in 2 of them. One of them would not start because the pressed pin in ring grove was missing. To be fair, the guy on ebay sent me a new piston free of charge. I'm more concerned about parts than warranty work. I can work on them if I have the parts.
Posted on: 9/25/2009 12:01 PM by Author "frieshoo" in the forum "Gas Engines"
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RE: KMP/eBay YAK-54 Build and Fly
It's been a long 4 years since my Reject/KMP/Ebay Yak first took flight. [color=#003399][size=3]4 years + 200 flights + 3 minor crashes + 2 major crashes + 3 different trim schemes + 3 different engines - $280 shipped = ONE HELLUVA A RIDE![/size][/color] I sold the Yak to my flying buddy. I hope he treats her well. Doc, she likes penzoil 32:1..... and A LOT OF ATTENTION!
Posted on: 9/22/2009 11:50 AM by Author "frieshoo" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
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RE: DL 100 - New Twin on the Block!!
My well-used DL100 is turning the JXF 3D 27B at 6700rpms. Hovering a 27 1/2lb Yak at just below half throttle.
Posted on: 8/31/2009 5:03 PM by Author "frieshoo" in the forum "Gas Engines"
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RE: Pilot-RC Yak
double post
Posted on: 8/9/2009 10:07 AM by Author "frieshoo" in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic"
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RE: Pilot-RC Yak
Here's some pics from yesterday. 27lbs. DL100 7955's all around. two 2600mah A123's
Posted on: 8/9/2009 10:06 AM by Author "frieshoo" in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic"
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RE: ZDZ80 early version question
Texan, Good point about the parts for the bing carb. Bing has a USA service center, but it's for the ultralight carbs, and boat carbs. You might give them a call, and see if they can get parts for the zdz 80 carb. You will need the part number off of the carb. http://www.bingcarburetor.com/
Posted on: 8/6/2009 3:54 PM by Author "frieshoo" in the forum "Gas Engines"
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RE: Zenoah 62 with Rcexl Ignition
I would use the one screw, double side tape on the bottom, and Velcro strap it in a X pattern. Don't use a 6v battery without a regulator or diode. You will toast the ignition eventually. I use a 2000mah 4.8 pack from cheapbatterypacks.com... My DL 100 gets about 8 flights before it reaches 4.8 volts under .5 amp loads.
Posted on: 8/6/2009 3:43 PM by Author "frieshoo" in the forum "Gas Engines"
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RE: First 3D Gasser
[quote]ORIGINAL: victorzamora Hey guys, I've been kind of flip-flopping on this. I had basically decided on the WH 88'' Edge unless TBM was up for a combo deal on the Yak. Now, for the small price difference, I think that all of the CF in the Pilot-RC Yak might be worth it. Also, I'm more fond of its hardware AND it's got a higher level of prefabrication completed than the WH. However, as a friend brought to my attention today, the H9 Carden Yak isn't that much more than the Pilot-RC Yak after shipping (free shipping from Horizon). I'd love to own a Carden (yeah, I know...it's not a ''REAL'' Carden), but it's got no spinner and all of the stuff is Aluminum instead of CF. Also, the rated weight is much higher on the Carden. Does anyone have any experience with both the 89'' H9 Carden Yak and the Pilot RC Yak? [/quote] Victor, I have the 35% Pilot-RC Yak, and it's very very nice. I used all of the hardware, and the carbon is quality stuff. Assembly time is very minimum. The toughest thing to do is trim the cowl... LOL!!! I don't think you could go wrong with the WH edge, Pilot-RC Yak, or the any Extreme Flight 50cc. I have owned 2 WH edges and they 3D very well, and are built sturdy enough to take a few harrier landings.... I don't think my Pilot yak could take much abuse... it flys great, but she's built light.. and is somewhat fragile. I broke a former just be picking it up wrong when loading it in my trailer. Just my 2 cents. Dennis
Posted on: 8/6/2009 11:32 AM by Author "frieshoo" in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic"
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RE: ZDZ80 early version question
I have a ZDZ80 with a bing and falcon ignition. No problems with mine. The needles on the Bing are more sensitive than Walbro needles.
Posted on: 8/4/2009 4:46 PM by Author "frieshoo" in the forum "Gas Engines"
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RE: First 3D Gasser
[quote]ORIGINAL: victorzamora Hey, Dennis. Sorry about not particularly trusting HS5645's....but it's not just about torque numbers. I'm not fond of their speed either. At .18s, I'm simply not impressed. The Hs5625's have the speed of the 7955's....but less than half the torque. I know that all of this overkill doesn't seem worth it, but I'd much rather have overkill than marginal power. This is (as the title states) my first 3d gasser. It's also my first plane over 60'' Wingspan (unless you count my dad's 40-size 80-inch Cub). It's also the first plane that I'm using simply for all-out performance and not caring about price (to a point) or looks. When I began in RC, I decided to get the best I could afford....and then I slowly got to the point where I'd fly just enough or cheaper stuff. Maybe my second 50cc plane will have 5645's. Maybe I'll get a 100cc plane and use the 7955's from the 50cc on it and get 5645's to replace the 7955's I removed. I just don't feel like playing ''risky'' or ''almost'' with my first big giant. [/quote] I agree Victor. I love 7955's, and you have a good plan. Especially, if you plan on moving on to 100cc and 150cc. Another thing about 5645's, 5625's, even the hitec coreless digitals (5945, 5925), is the gears wear pretty quick. I only fly my extra a couple times a month, but I imagine you will be flying the 50cc more than that.
Posted on: 8/2/2009 4:37 PM by Author "frieshoo" in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic"
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RE: First 3D Gasser
How's is going Victor!! Let me know when you get started on your plane, I can give you some help. Ah man, don't diss HS-5645's.. [;)] Here's my 25lb Extra with 5645's on the aileron's, and elevator's, and two hs-5625's on the rudder. They hold pretty good.
Posted on: 8/2/2009 8:20 AM by Author "frieshoo" in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic"
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RE: DL-50 engine
[quote]ORIGINAL: JoeAirPort I bought both my DL-50 and DLE-55 from Jody. Top notch dude. He's really made a name for himself around here with his 5 star service. I won't deal with anybody else. These engines are awesome. If somebody would have told me a couple years ago that this would be my engine of choice I would have thought they were crazy. I have my engines in these bad boys. [/quote] Nice fleet Joe. I dorked my Edge this weekend. I can fix it, but I'll wait until the winter. I flew the big EF Yak this weekend. Daammmnnn!
Posted on: 7/1/2009 10:30 AM by Author "frieshoo" in the forum "Gas Engines"
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RE: DL 100 - New Twin on the Block!!
What's best way to tune these engines when you can't adjust the needles when the engine is running? I seem to have better results tuning my singles when I can adjust them while running. Adjusting an engine that is not running has been a task for me. I'm thinking about attaching some speedometer cable to my high end needle, and see if I can adjust it. has anyone tried this method?
Posted on: 6/29/2009 4:54 PM by Author "frieshoo" in the forum "Gas Engines"
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RE: What would polite suggestion be?
Maybe a little off topic: I fly with a dude who literally flys one flight after another. He usually brings four planes (.40 to .60 size ARFs) to the field. He has a rotation, and a pit crew (his wife). While he is flying, she is refueling and recharging his planes... No kidding I have seen him do this for 3 hours without taking a break. I have seen him crash a four star, and follow that up with a spectacular bi-plane crash, and his wife brought him a third plane to fly while the other two were still smoldering in the high grass. He's a cool dude, and flies the pattern. He is a 2.4 guy, so no beef with the pin. Really, no one complains about him.
Posted on: 6/24/2009 11:22 AM by Author "frieshoo" in the forum "The Clubhouse"
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RE: DL-50 engine
[quote]ORIGINAL: ChopperMike [quote]I'm lucky. My airplanes usually don't last long enough for my fuel tanks to get a 'stiffy'.[/quote] I never quite understood these kinds of statements. Someone would say don't worry about how long the enigine will last since it'll most likely be damaged in a crash before it wears out anyway. I don't crash my helicopters that often and they're a lot harder to fly than fixed wing! What are you guys doin' wrong? [/quote] I'll be serious. Most of my crashes occur while 'slow and low'. The impacts are not very voilent when you only have a foot to fall. I have augared a few in from about 10 feet... that's when it gets messy for the engines.
Posted on: 6/10/2009 4:01 PM by Author "frieshoo" in the forum "Gas Engines"
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RE: DL-50 engine
[quote]ORIGINAL: ChopperMike [quote]I'm lucky. My airplanes usually don't last long enough for my fuel tanks to get a 'stiffy'.[/quote] I never quite understood these kinds of statements. Someone would say don't worry about how long the enigine will last since it'll most likely be damaged in a crash before it wears out anyway. I don't crash my helicopters that often and they're a lot harder to fly than fixed wing! What are you guys doin' wrong? [/quote] 100% of time - My problems occur when I'm flying -1 mistakes high.
Posted on: 6/10/2009 3:56 PM by Author "frieshoo" in the forum "Gas Engines"
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RE: DL-50 engine
[quote]ORIGINAL: OldRookie This stopper/gas line thing always gets confusing. Lets see here....DuBro gas stoppers are good, Sullivan stopers for gas aren't. Hayes neoprene gas line is good, DuBro gas line isn't. Tygon isn't as flexable as neoprene. Always use barbs and ties on all Tygon type of fuel lines. Does the above seem to be correct? Greg [/quote] I'm lucky. My airplanes usually don't last long enough for my fuel tanks to get a 'stiffy'.
Posted on: 6/9/2009 3:13 PM by Author "frieshoo" in the forum "Gas Engines"
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RE: DL-50 engine
[quote]ORIGINAL: JoeAirPort No the stuff you posted a link to is clear. Not the same. The Hayes neoprene that I posted is the good stuff. I learned that from RCIGN. He's a wise old man. [/quote] Joe, Keep an eye on the neoprene. We had some issues last year using neoprene (I'm not sure it was Hayes brand). The neoprene was breaking down and spliting. My tank was a standard dubro, gas stopper, and brass tubing (no barbs). On my Yak, the neoprene split near the stopper. Also, my filter screen had black particles matted in it. I had to burn it out. I told a flying buddy using neoprene from the same batch to check his, and his inline filter (between the tank and carb) was full of the black particles. He had to replace the filter (couldn't get the stuff out). I'm pretty sure it wasn't Hayes... I'm thinking it was dubro neoprene I got at the LHS.
Posted on: 6/9/2009 10:21 AM by Author "frieshoo" in the forum "Gas Engines"
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RE: WOW!! New DL 111cc and 55cc !
[quote]ORIGINAL: flatspinjim Seems like that's a common thing with the twins. My 100 ran richer on the right cylinder for a couple of gallons. I now have a bit over 15 gallons through it and it runs very even. It takes a while for the rings to seat. That could be why you're chasing the needles. I had to keep leaning mine as I went. Now I never have to touch them. Sometimes it just takes time. [/quote] Yep. I had to keep leaning my low-end, and riching my high-end as the rings were seatting. I would lean the low-end about 1/8 of a turn, and richen the high end about 1/16 of a turn. We are doing this with buddies DL100 now, and it's running great.. but still spitting black stuff. His DL100: 32:1 Penzoil about 3 gallons 6200 Xoar 27B 3D
Posted on: 6/8/2009 3:54 PM by Author "frieshoo" in the forum "Gas Engines"
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RE: G62 power
I agree with Chad. The DL muffler works great on a G62. Like others have said: Always prop your G62 at 7000-7400 rpms.
Posted on: 6/1/2009 3:57 PM by Author "frieshoo" in the forum "Gas Engines"
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RE: DL 100 - New Twin on the Block!!
I have about 3 gallons thru my DL100. I have switched to a Vess 27B (Pilot-RC 35% Yak), and the engine loves the prop. I bought a couple of the new JFX 3D props at the Nall (they look similar to the Vess). I'll try them down the road. I'm going to get the DLE111 soon. (hopefully).
Posted on: 5/22/2009 11:48 AM by Author "frieshoo" in the forum "Gas Engines"
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RE: Pennzoil Users Only
Yep. I was a 40:1 user, but now a 32:1 user. No mess, No hassle... just a lot of flying :)
Posted on: 5/21/2009 9:54 AM by Author "frieshoo" in the forum "Gas Engines"
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RE: Pilot-RC Yak
Nice Tony G. I stopped by your canopy at Nall. I didn't see you. Nice planes! Talked to Gene a little bit about the larger Pilot-RC Yaks. I only have 5 flights on my 35%. Still trimming it out. LOL! The 3D line at Joe Nall was some of the best flying I have ever witnessed.
Posted on: 5/19/2009 3:05 PM by Author "frieshoo" in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic"
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RE: DL 100 - New Twin on the Block!!
TOM/Jody I testing my buddies DL100, it's new (I think he got it from ebay [:@]). After about 3 tanks, I'm getting 6400 using a Vess 27A (1000' ASL). One the low end, I have it set at 1/2 turn out. Believe it or not, the engine runs smoothed at any idle position. It's harder to start than mine, but it runs good it this setting..... 1 3/8 out on the high, and 1/2 out on the low... Have you guys seen settings like this? I'm thinking there is a problem with the low end seat... correct??? Dennis
Posted on: 4/30/2009 4:51 PM by Author "frieshoo" in the forum "Gas Engines"
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RE: DL-50 engine
Brain fart on the weekend. I had to replace the crank bearings on one of my DL50's. No problem, took about 20 minutes. I re-mounted the engine to my Edge. Hooked everything up (I thought), filled her up, and tried to start the engine. I flipped, flipped, flipped, flipped, flipped, cussed, cussed, flipped, flipped, started to yell, and cuss it... NOTHING! Not even a pop. I'm now confused... what's going on??? I decided to remove the engine, and make sure the carb, and reeds were ok.... Well, as I was removing the last mounting bolt I looked at the carb and DAMN!!! The fuel line was laying in the motor box (plugged with a fuel dot)... I had forgot to hook up the fuel line to the carb!!!! The funny thing, as I was cranking, I was looking at the fuel line (not the end) through the motor box to see if the fuel was drawing... Hooked up the line, about 6 flips a POP!, running after 2 more. Brain fart of the weekend. I'm getting old. Not to brag but I lost my car keys recently.
Posted on: 4/1/2009 2:59 PM by Author "frieshoo" in the forum "Gas Engines"
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RE: DL-50 engine
[quote]ORIGINAL: fras Just a question, so I don't have to take the engine out of a bird I purchased to find the answer. Should the throttle arm be forward or aft in the idle position? Couldn't find the answer on the online manual. Thanks! [/quote] Throttle arm is aft for idle position. Push on, Pull off.
Posted on: 3/25/2009 3:03 PM by Author "frieshoo" in the forum "Gas Engines"
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RE: CYCLONE 88" EXTRA 330l WITH RCGF 62CC ENGINE QUICK BUILD
Great job guys. Good see the extra flying again.
Posted on: 3/20/2009 3:15 PM by Author "frieshoo" in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic"
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RE: Amazed at my new G62!!!!!!!!
[quote]ORIGINAL: CJW123 There is NO rpm limit for a G62.. Racing STOCK G62s turn up to 9500 UNLOADED in the air...FOREVER (well almost) with NO problems... toni-clark.com has the rpm and torque chart, you might learn something about Zenoah engines on that website. Instead of just repeating conventional(?) wisdom(?) repeated ad nauseum on these forums...[8|] [/quote] A few years ago, there was a video of Jason Shulman flying a Comp Arf 2.3 Extra on a toni clark G62... it was piped with a composite tune pipe... The video is amazing.. He's doing some kind of torque rolling pogo.. with a 20lb airframe.. He had propped with a Mejzilik (sp?) 23x8.
Posted on: 3/18/2009 2:34 PM by Author "frieshoo" in the forum "Gas Engines"
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