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06-23-2015, 02:32 PM
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Does anyone know if there is something going on at the Kingtech Service Center? I had to return my new K140 (for the second time) to get a fuel leak fixed. I received notice from Kingtech that the turbine was received two weeks ago, I have not heard anything since. I sent Barry ([email protected]) an email a few days ago and have not received any response. I also tried to call but the voice mail never picked up, it just rang and rang. This is very unusual for Barry, he always responds within a day or sooner.
06-23-2015, 05:52 PM
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All is well with the service center. I was out of town to get my Daughter married off and to see my mother in the nursing home. I have been working on the engines as they came in and trying to get them back as soon as possible to the owners. Barry out of country in the land Down Under and may have forgot to unforward the KingTech landline from his phone before he left. So the bottom line is, we are all doing well and your turbines will be back very soon!!
Best Regards,
Dirk
626-712-8751 if you need an update.
Best Regards,
Dirk
626-712-8751 if you need an update.
06-24-2015, 08:06 AM
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Spoke with Dirk yesterday and I feel confident he has fixed my issue. That was my first time speaking with Dirk, he is very knowledgeable, helpful, and also very pleasant. Big thanks to Barry and Dirk for their outstanding service!
06-29-2015, 12:16 PM
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Got my K140 back, re-installed, and five flights this weekend
Big thanks to Dirk for the telephone support and reminding me that I have to re-learn the ECU after factory maintenance (I'm so embarrassed!)
Big thanks to Dirk for the telephone support and reminding me that I have to re-learn the ECU after factory maintenance (I'm so embarrassed!)
05-20-2016, 02:47 PM
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I've been doing some research on fuel and cannot get confirmation on whether or not it is okay to use the Red Dyed Kerosene or can I only use K1 Clear Kero? The Red dyed Kero is almost half the price for a 5 gal container. I have only burned Jet A or K1 kero so I want to make sure I don't use a fuel that will cause problems. Thanks for the help. -Tom
05-20-2016, 03:18 PM
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I've been doing some research on fuel and cannot get confirmation on whether or not it is okay to use the Red Dyed Kerosene or can I only use K1 Clear Kero? The Red dyed Kero is almost half the price for a 5 gal container. I have only burned Jet A or K1 kero so I want to make sure I don't use a fuel that will cause problems. Thanks for the help. -Tom
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Barry
07-20-2016, 02:04 PM
#36
I got five flights in this past Sunday using the red dyed Kero, everything seemed to work the same as Jet A and 1K Kero that I've been using in the past.
Does Kingtech officially recommend diesel over kerosene? If so, why?
Does Kingtech officially recommend diesel over kerosene? If so, why?
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07-22-2016, 08:08 AM
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Hope this helps,
Barry
09-15-2016, 08:32 PM
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I hate to dig up a sore subject with some, but you all know me, I like to share!!
I just received an engine in today that was using good ole AEROSHELL 500. The engine has 658 minutes run time and the rotor is virtually stuck from coking and will no longer spin. Checkout the pictures and look at the injectors growth. Also, the NGV under the chamber has about 3-4mm thick of coking around it. I might have to invest in a sandblaster!!
I just received an engine in today that was using good ole AEROSHELL 500. The engine has 658 minutes run time and the rotor is virtually stuck from coking and will no longer spin. Checkout the pictures and look at the injectors growth. Also, the NGV under the chamber has about 3-4mm thick of coking around it. I might have to invest in a sandblaster!!
01-22-2018, 11:19 AM
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I just started flying my first turbine, a K120G. My only complaint is the throttle curve.
I understand it comes set at "Half Expo" from you. I would like to try the "Linear" setting but was advised by my friend not too. What is your official response?
Danny G.
I understand it comes set at "Half Expo" from you. I would like to try the "Linear" setting but was advised by my friend not too. What is your official response?
Danny G.
01-22-2018, 01:07 PM
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Hi,
What is it you don't like? Idle to full time response, or stick position for a given thrust output?
Idle to full time is not going to change changing the throttle curve.
I used to use the linear curve, thinking it would be similar to the glow-gas engine response, thrust proportional to stick position. It didn't work very well, and since my jet was over powered, I had trouble controling the model during taxing, because small stick movement had significant thrust variation in the lower part of the curve. Now I am using half expo curve.
Regards
Eduardo
Full to Idle
What is it you don't like? Idle to full time response, or stick position for a given thrust output?
Idle to full time is not going to change changing the throttle curve.
I used to use the linear curve, thinking it would be similar to the glow-gas engine response, thrust proportional to stick position. It didn't work very well, and since my jet was over powered, I had trouble controling the model during taxing, because small stick movement had significant thrust variation in the lower part of the curve. Now I am using half expo curve.
Regards
Eduardo
Full to Idle
01-22-2018, 01:48 PM
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Now I don't even notice it.
Scott
01-22-2018, 02:02 PM
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Hi,
What is it you don't like? Idle to full time response, or stick position for a given thrust output?
Idle to full time is not going to change changing the throttle curve.
I used to use the linear curve, thinking it would be similar to the glow-gas engine response, thrust proportional to stick position. It didn't work very well, and since my jet was over powered, I had trouble controling the model during taxing, because small stick movement had significant thrust variation in the lower part of the curve. Now I am using half expo curve.
Regards
Eduardo
Full to Idle
What is it you don't like? Idle to full time response, or stick position for a given thrust output?
Idle to full time is not going to change changing the throttle curve.
I used to use the linear curve, thinking it would be similar to the glow-gas engine response, thrust proportional to stick position. It didn't work very well, and since my jet was over powered, I had trouble controling the model during taxing, because small stick movement had significant thrust variation in the lower part of the curve. Now I am using half expo curve.
Regards
Eduardo
Full to Idle
01-25-2018, 04:57 AM
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I have four Kingtech engines, k-80, 2x-K-140, and a K-180. All three were set at Half expo. I changed the setting in mine to linear for the "stick feel". No reliability issues with my engines. Like Causeitflies stated, it does not effect the reliability of the engine. Change it and fly.
Joe Lewis
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K-80, K-140 K-180
Owner
Joe Lewis
Kingtech
K-80, K-140 K-180
Owner
01-25-2018, 08:05 PM
#47
Linear (means RPM Linear) setting is the most "unlinear" curve setting, you won't get much response out of the bottom half of the throttle stick, another word you will be wasting the throttle stick resolutions. Leaving it at the factory setting of half expo is highly recommended.
Please refer to page 8 in the Xicoy manual, KingTech G2 ECUs are based on the same school of design, in terms of throttle curve options:
Regards,
Barry
Please refer to page 8 in the Xicoy manual, KingTech G2 ECUs are based on the same school of design, in terms of throttle curve options:
Regards,
Barry
03-22-2018, 07:33 PM
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My King tech K-100
Hay Barry please i have a problem with my Turbine, after long time no use for almost
two yes i kept it didn’t fly it, only few day ago got my jet out to fly, the Turbine refuse to start
and is one of my four King tech turbines , please advice !!
two yes i kept it didn’t fly it, only few day ago got my jet out to fly, the Turbine refuse to start
and is one of my four King tech turbines , please advice !!
03-22-2018, 10:53 PM
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Hello
Not sure if Barry will see this because I am pretty sure he is at a event in Florida for week.
You say it want start? What does it do? Can you be more specific? I am sure there are a lot of people on here including myself that might be able to help.
couple of things
first make sure the fuel is fresh,
battery is charged,
If you have that much right and you turn everything on and have the transmitter learned,
once you move the throttle to start the startup seconce what happens next?
does it spin up and? If so does it lite the fuel?
you might make a quick video to show us and maybe we can help
if not you might try to email Barry directly
best of luck
Not sure if Barry will see this because I am pretty sure he is at a event in Florida for week.
You say it want start? What does it do? Can you be more specific? I am sure there are a lot of people on here including myself that might be able to help.
couple of things
first make sure the fuel is fresh,
battery is charged,
If you have that much right and you turn everything on and have the transmitter learned,
once you move the throttle to start the startup seconce what happens next?
does it spin up and? If so does it lite the fuel?
you might make a quick video to show us and maybe we can help
if not you might try to email Barry directly
best of luck