tele1974

I just purchased a Venus II from a club member.  I going to try my thumbs at the Sportsman sequence.  It came with a Saito 100 that didn't have near enough power for the up lines.   I just got a Saito 125.... then I stumbled on this thread.  

The DLE-20 sounds like it might be a good motor for the Venus II.  It is another 5 ounces heavier but the Venus flys fairly light anyway. 

Don't ya love it when you purchase something... and find out their is something better for less money.  

w8ye

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"Don't ya love it when you purchase something... and find out their is something better for less money"

This will always be the case

a1pcfixer

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Check out this thread then.....

[link=http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_9629537/anchors_9910261/mpage_3/key_/anchor/tm.htm#9910261] RE: 46 and 60 Extra 260 Freestyle! VIDEO ADDED!! [/link]

......where I asked about putting a DLE-20 on an AW [.60-.90] ProX260 ARF-QB

somiss1

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Thanks to Jody, I ordered my DLE 20 yesterday. This is my first gas engine and it really fits the size airplanes that I fly and afford. I've had one of the OMP Ultimate 10-300 kits for a while and this looks like the perfect fit. Anybody have and experience with this airplane? It doesn't have a tube. Should I add one?
Frank

a1pcfixer

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Jody,

What's the distance from rear backplate of engine - to - choke plate (open)?

I plan to mount this engine on an AW [.60-.90] ProX260 ARF-QB, and that distance
measurement will determine how far out on the rails to mount this engine &/or
if notching the fuse for carb/choke plate clearance might be needed.

jedijody

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Give me a couple of days, I don't have room to store all of our planes within reach so that one is at our warehouse.

jedijody

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From the center of the rear mounting hole to the edge of the open choke valve is 2-5/16"

All of the other information that is currently available is on page 1 of this thread, will update it as more information becomes available. We are now accepting pre-orders for the first shipment.

http://www.valleyviewrc.com/DLE-20cc%20Gas%20Engine.htm

airborne2.4

Hey Jody,
Do you think the DLE 20cc would work well with this for 3D?
http://www.aero-works.net/store/detail.aspx?ID=75

jedijody

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Probably a little to much engine for that plane, try the 15cc gassers.

Antique

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I have it on good authority there are a bunch of spacers in the joint on the 222.....

flyin two low

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jody How about the great planes u-can-do 3d 60-90?

a1pcfixer

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Still a wee bit overkill, but better suited to THAT particular model, would be this....

[link=http://www.valleyviewrc.com/JBA%2015cc%20Gas%20Engine.htm]JBA J15G 15cc gas engines.....[/link]

a1pcfixer

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Regarding the plane's estimated weight, I'd say it'd be a good match!
Just watch out for prop clearance to the ground.

For the flyers new to gas engines, some suggestions;

Use a fuel tank stopper designed for gas.....
[link=http://www.shopatron.com/products/productdetail/Gas+Conversion+Stopper+%28QTY/PKG%3A+1+%29/part_number=400/101.0.1.1.5161.5177.0.0.0?]Gas conversion stopper....[/link]

Gas needs Tygon fuel tubing (1/8" I.D.)

For the safety of yourself & others nearby, I'd strongly recommend a.....
[link=http://www.valleyviewrc.com/Opto%20gas%20kill%20switch.htm]Remote Electronic Ignition kill switch....[/link]

hairy46

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Thank you very much!







My girlfriend told me if I gave up RC planes I would have time for other things, WHAT OTHER THINGS?

tkg

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So the 90 sized U can DO we have been flying for a year with the DLE 30 is a bad idea??
It is fun
TKG

jedijody

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There you go, good match.

Antique

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tkg, if you[re still there, call me, I"m up...

a1pcfixer

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Nah, that's just about as radical as my GP Ultimate 1.60 with a DA-50r!

I'm just considering the flyers new to gassers, reading these posts on this DLE-20, and thinking they too can do as we have, stuffing massive engines in their models.

In THAT particular model, a DLE30 is massive overkill, a DLE 20 is a bunch overkill, and the 15cc is a great match. Things like mounting space inside the cowl, and prop to ground clearance need to be considered. Bigger engine=bigger props=less prop to ground clearance, unless they stretch out the l-g.

Twice I've put 350 V-8's in Chevy Vega's. THAT is beyond massive overkill (370 HP in a 2450# chassis), but doable.[sm=72_72.gif]

airborne2.4

Have a look at what JOHNS3D did with the RCGF 20cc and it weighs 38.1oz with ignition and muffler!! Yep, it weighs a TON.

http://www.troybuiltmodels.com/items/AEROVATE20R.html

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wiI4iMccPAo

http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_35...62/key_/tm.htm

airborne2.4

Don't forget about the AW 60-90 Extra 300

SkyPilot101

Jody, are you also getting parts for the new DLE-20?

jedijody

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Of course, are you planning on breaking it right away?

JOHNS3D

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it depends, if you look the specs of the Edge will find that the wing area and fuselage is almost the same as a .60-90 airplane, thats why i think a DLE20 can be amazing for the AW Edge, of course with a good propeller will def. make some crazy 3D.

Timber29

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Do you think the price will come down once it out for awhile. right now it's close to price of the DLE30.

captinjohn

<hr />When you say it...do you mean the price of the 20cc or the 15cc? Thanks Capt,n<hr /> http://www.valleyviewrc.com/JBA%2015...s%20Engine.htm