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Old 02-17-2004, 03:06 AM
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Default Fema on-board starters

Anyone using these? I was thinking of getting a compact version to start a Zenoah G23 and was wondering just how successful they are? Thanks
Old 02-17-2004, 09:41 AM
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These engines often don't start that easily unless wet and warm. I'd say it was not worth the weight and hassle. Is this for in-air restarts or to look "cool" on the ground where you will have to fuss with choke etc.
Old 02-17-2004, 09:47 PM
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Thanks Gerald for your reply, this is actually the glow version of the G23, it was being jobbed out at a good price and the Walbro carb with pump was an attractive item! I guess the idea of starting from the Tx seems rather cool and I could always try to justify my indulgence by going on about extra safety issues! I've no idea how this engine will perform and not seen one before. The extra weight issues of the start unit and batteries are acknowleged.
Old 02-18-2004, 03:49 PM
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Default RE: Fema on-board starters

The glow version should start if you get it wet. Of course I assume you have on-board glow? But I still really don't think it's worth the investment in money or weight.
Old 02-19-2004, 06:48 AM
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Default RE: Fema on-board starters

I have seen one plane with an on-board starter. The guy hooked up the APU and flipped a couple of switches and the engine started..... looked cool... instead of added weight to the nose of a warbird, this may be a good alternative.

......and it is cool!
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Default RE: Fema on-board starters

There is a guy who sometimes uses these forums goes by, phil1

If you can get his attention, I know he has experience with on board starters.
Old 02-19-2004, 06:19 PM
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A friend of mine just maidened his GP Christen Eagle with a Fuji 50 and onbaord starter. The Fuji unit is really neat and works well. As for the G23, mine (gas version) hand starts very easily. I also have thought of this, but the weight in the plane (Midwest Stearman) may be an issue. If I can keep it light enough, I might try it. For a Cub-like plane, it would be pretty cool.
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Default RE: Fema on-board starters

hi!
i look @ the fema on-board starter and i have the same oppinion... ITS COOL! Would something like this go to waist if i put it in a tower hobbies Kaos w/ a os .46 fx? or my h-9 mustang pts that has a .40 evolution?
thanks
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Default RE: Fema on-board starters

Here is my setup on a ZDZ 210 with a custom made onboard starter

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Old 10-19-2005, 04:17 PM
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Default RE: Fema on-board starters

I know it's ironic, but about now FEMA could do with an on-board starter!
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ORIGINAL: GeraldRosebery

I know it's ironic, but about now FEMA could do with an on-board start!
Good one,

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Old 12-21-2005, 06:13 AM
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Default RE: Fema on-board starters

I power a 1/4 scale (100" span) Piper Cub with a Zenoah 23 petrol engine and use the FEMA compact starter. The starter is powered by an onboard Lithium power pack (11.1v 2500mAh) and speed controller. The system works reliably and safely and the aircraft is very easy to fly even with the added weight. I have not tried restarting the engine in flight and hope I will never need to! The FEMA unit is very well produced and the instructions clear.

I can fill up the tank and take the aircraft and tx to the flying field and fly, no hassle!

I use a separate NiCad to power the radio.


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Default RE: Fema on-board starters

old thread, but very cool to start a plane without fear of loosing a finger

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