RE: G62 Spring Starter Binding
I grab one prop blade at 12.o'clock,, wind it back to 6 or maybe 7 and let 'er go. If she's wet, she'll go.
Posted on: 11/17/2009 11:05 AM by Author "mogman" in the forum "Gas Engines"
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RE: Pilot-RC / TBM 47% Decathlon
I saw one fly at Monster Planes 2009, by Gene Payson of TBM, I'm not sure what engine was used but it flew very well. There was an issue with the wing strut mounts on the fuse. breaking. They looked like cast aluminum ( pot metal maybe) and very small. That might be worth asking TBM about. I know he did a jury rig repair at the field and flew it again. Quite impressive in the air. Cheers, Dave.
Posted on: 11/17/2009 10:59 AM by Author "mogman" in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - General"
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RE: *** Monster Planes 2009, RCU On-site Coverage ***
I'm on my way home from the event now(it's an 8 day trip) and had a great time. Thanks to Frank and his gang, Scott Prossen, Steve Thomas, Jim Record and many others for their help and assistance. I went last year as well and this event is definately on my calendar as a "must attend" event. Cheers, Dave.
Posted on: 10/19/2009 9:39 PM by Author "mogman" in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - General"
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RE: *** Monster Planes 2009, RCU On-site Coverage ***
[quote]ORIGINAL: Crash Campbell Thanks Ken, How many bounces did the Gee Bee make on landing??[:D] Cheers, Colin [/quote] I pitted for Jim for quite a few of his flights and he didn't bounce it once. He is really dialed in on that Gee Bee. It's a delight to watch him put it through it's paces. Cheers, Dave.
Posted on: 10/19/2009 7:28 PM by Author "mogman" in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - General"
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RE: Engine help Quadra 50 Quadra 52
A Q50/52 is a good slogger of a motor. They'll run forever, swing a 20/10 prop, however, they are heavy, and bulky, and a big flywheel, with the carb on one side and the exhaust on the other, and a PT 19 cowl is quite narrow. There will likely be bits of engine sticking out the sides of the cowl. but if you need the weight up front and you have a motor, then I would use it...it's not like you are going to do 3D with a scale plane like a PT 19. There are lots of much lighter 50cc class motors out there, you'll have to pick what is right for you. Good luck. Cheers, Dave.
Posted on: 9/22/2009 11:20 AM by Author "mogman" in the forum "Gas Engines"
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RE: Which cylinder forward on a boxer?
"upside down"could relate to how the engine fits in the plane. On my Weslake 342 the carb is on one side of the motor, but is on a large 90 deg. manifold. The exhaust is on the other side and presents a much lower profile. I guess most people mount a motor such as a 3W200 with the carb/ex. facing down due to packaging/clearance/mounting issues. You're right..what is upside down? Luckily, a 2 stroke doesn't care which way up it is.
Posted on: 9/21/2009 9:39 PM by Author "mogman" in the forum "Gas Engines"
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RE: Using wood other than balsa
Cedar can be very oily. Some glues don't stick too well. Try some test pieces with different glues,(CA, Titebond etc.) and see how strong the joint is.
Posted on: 9/21/2009 7:59 PM by Author "mogman" in the forum "Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD"
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RE: Which cylinder forward on a boxer?
Sitting in the cockpit...3W 200 and Weslake 342...right cyl. forward. unless you mount the engine upside down.
Posted on: 9/21/2009 7:45 PM by Author "mogman" in the forum "Gas Engines"
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RE: Blohm & Voss BV 138
What great shots!!! Love the cockpit views and the air to air, hard to tell it's models. Thanks for showing us . Cheers, Dave.
Posted on: 9/18/2009 10:59 AM by Author "mogman" in the forum "Seaplanes"
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RE: giant scale tri-pacer
float length is generally 75-80% of the fuse length from the rudder post to the back of the prop. I put my 1/2 scale Spacewalker on floats a few years ago...it was huge and a real pain in the a$$ to move around. Cheers, Dave.
Posted on: 9/16/2009 2:21 PM by Author "mogman" in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - General"
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RE: ***MONSTER PLANES 2009; SOUND OFF***
I'm coming. Take me a week to drive there. See you guys there. Cheers, Dave.
Posted on: 9/15/2009 8:35 PM by Author "mogman" in the forum "Events, Shows and Fun Fly's - Airplanes"
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RE: THOR 45 Questions Radio Glitchs
Is the spark plug cap pushed on the plug all the way? Some of the caps (rcxl metal cap with a big snap ring) take a real hefty push to seat them properly. It could be arcing in the cap and glitching the radio. Also make sure you are using a resistor plug. (will have an "R" in the plug #) Just a thought. Cheers, Dave.
Posted on: 8/31/2009 10:19 AM by Author "mogman" in the forum "Gas Engines"
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RE: why causes the front bearings to leak on my gasser ???
All the engines I have had apart have open bearings. No rubber seal, no metal shield. The crank/case is sealed by a rubber seal, much like the axle seal on your car, that goes in front of the bearing ( looking from the front of the motor). In fact, any replacement bearing I put in that has a rubber seal on the bearing, I remove, so the oil can lube the bearing. Any grease the bearing comes with is soon washed away, the outer seal keeps the crankcase sealed tight against leakage. These engines you guys are talking about, do they not have a separate seal in front of the front bearing?
Posted on: 8/28/2009 10:49 PM by Author "mogman" in the forum "Gas Engines"
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RE: why causes the front bearings to leak on my gasser ???
I've been running gassers for the last 20 years, never seen one leak. The seal is there to stop any leaks, both gas leaking out and air leaking in. It sounds like your seals need replacing.
Posted on: 8/27/2009 9:41 AM by Author "mogman" in the forum "Gas Engines"
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RE: Pacific Aeromodels 97
[quote]ORIGINAL: f4u1940 Hey mogman, was wondering what rpms you are turning with that prop. Iam running a stock 62 with a slimline smoke muffler, and Vess 22B prop and getting around 7200-7400 rpms. [/quote] I'm getting 7200, and it's a new engine, has maybe 2 hours on it. Cheers, Dave.
Posted on: 8/27/2009 9:13 AM by Author "mogman" in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - General"
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RE: Pacific Aeromodels 97
I have a G 62 in mine, stock muffler, spring starter, Zinger 24/8 prop.. excellent flying plane, good speed and slows to a crawl for landing. I couldn't be happier[sm=thumbup.gif]
Posted on: 8/19/2009 9:55 AM by Author "mogman" in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - General"
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RE: Need help choosing 2-cycle oil.
Been using Stihl at 50-1 'cause thats what it says on the bottle! Stood me in good stead for many years on all sizes of engines.
Posted on: 8/19/2009 12:34 AM by Author "mogman" in the forum "Gas Engines"
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RE: plans wanted
Thank you, gentlemen. Dave.
Posted on: 8/18/2009 10:15 AM by Author "mogman" in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - General"
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plans wanted
Does anyone know of any Aeronca C3 plans available? Preferably large scale, although any size will do. Cheers, Dave.
Posted on: 8/18/2009 1:13 AM by Author "mogman" in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - General"
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RE: suitable sea plane propellor 27/10
I ran into the same issue..I needed a 32/10 suitable for float plane use. I tried a carbon fibre (mejzlik) and it shredded! Expensive flight! At a recent float fly, one of the guys had a flying boat with a wood prop and he used some sticky-back copper foil he said he obtained from a place that deals with stained glass windows supplies. At the end of the week's flying, I looked at his prop...it was in good shape. He put the foil over the leading edge and from the tip to about 1/3 of the length of the blade. Maybe this will help you. Cheers, Dave.
Posted on: 8/17/2009 9:59 AM by Author "mogman" in the forum "Seaplanes"
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RE: prop selection opinions please
Thanks guys. Cheers, Dave.
Posted on: 8/13/2009 9:53 AM by Author "mogman" in the forum "Gas Engines"
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prop selection opinions please
Hi guys. I am running a G 62 on a 97in. Gee Bee Y and am using a 24/8 Zinger. Plane flies great, lots of power and plenty of speed. However, it is noisy! I need to go to a 3bl. prop, probably a Mejzlik...what size would you suggest. 22/10, 22/12, 23/10? Cheers, Dave.
Posted on: 8/12/2009 6:37 PM by Author "mogman" in the forum "Gas Engines"
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RE: Shuswap Lake Float Fly
see ya there, Darren!
Posted on: 8/9/2009 4:57 PM by Author "mogman" in the forum "Seaplanes"
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RE: How to stop traffic
That would be a good deterrent not to run a red light.
Posted on: 8/8/2009 10:21 AM by Author "mogman" in the forum "RC Scale Aircraft"
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RE: Prop choice for Q-35
looking at the head on that engine,, it looks like it's a marine engine or been converted to one. With some cyl head fins machined off would cooling be a a concern?
Posted on: 8/6/2009 10:13 AM by Author "mogman" in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - General"
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RE: Fine Tuning a Zenoah G26 NEED HELP PLEASE
I'm running a G26 ei. 40:1 mix, 18/6 APC, 8500 rpm.
Posted on: 8/4/2009 10:22 AM by Author "mogman" in the forum "Gas Engines"
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RE: Gas Engine and prop for 1/3 scale Pup?
[quote]ORIGINAL: MitchellF Some say with a G62 you have to weight the nose anyway [/quote] I have a G62 in mine with a 24/8 prop. Battery is right behind the firewall...no extra weight required. Cheers, Dave.
Posted on: 7/24/2009 9:58 AM by Author "mogman" in the forum "Gas Engines"
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RE: G-62 drive pins
I always pull out the pins, never had a prop slip. Cheers, Dave.
Posted on: 7/23/2009 10:19 AM by Author "mogman" in the forum "Gas Engines"
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RE: Running Dual Receivers
2 servos per surface...run them through a JR matchbox. I have 2 AR7000 in my plane using a 9303...bind separately...works great!. Cheers, Dave.
Posted on: 7/21/2009 4:16 PM by Author "mogman" in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - General"
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RE: Props?
Zinger list a 24/6 on their website. Cheers, Dave.
Posted on: 7/14/2009 11:58 PM by Author "mogman" in the forum "Questions and Answers"
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