DLE 35ra fuel consumption rate
08-24-2015, 03:21 PM
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DLE 35ra fuel consumption rate
Hello, in the process of installing a DLE 35 rear exhaust in a 1/5 scale chipmunk. my first gasser. I usually fly about 12-13 minute flights with my glow planes, how big a tank do I need if I want a couple min buffer (15 min total)? most flying done about 3/4 throttle.
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08-24-2015, 03:35 PM
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Wow, that is a lot less than I would have thought! I have plenty of room for a 16oz tank so I think I go with that! thanks for the fast reply! I already have a 22oz tank for the project, I think that will become the smoke tank instead!
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The general rule of thumb for small 2 stroke gas engine fuel consumption is: displacement = fuel consumption for 1 minute at full throttle. 35cc=1.18 oz. That will give around 14 minutes at full throttle and considerably longer at reduced throttle on a 16 oz tank.
