OS 160 FX setup
09-09-2002, 05:25 PM
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OS 160 FX setup
Splat,
We prop the engine to turn in the mid 8,000's. An APC 16x10 will turn about 8,500-8,600 RPM. An 18x10 will turn about 7,900 RPM.
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We prop the engine to turn in the mid 8,000's. An APC 16x10 will turn about 8,500-8,600 RPM. An 18x10 will turn about 7,900 RPM.
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09-09-2002, 10:36 PM
#3
NO high pitch props
Since this airplane will be setup mostly for 3-D, I am interested in vertical pulling power, not top end speed. Props will be limited to 6 or 8 pitch. Many people are running an APC 18x6W (Fun Fly) on the 160FX and turning 9000 - 9300 rpm on the bench. Will this likely cause premature damage to the engine. Should I try an APC 20x6 to get the rpm down in the mid 8k's ?
09-10-2002, 05:33 PM
#4
My Feedback: (11)
OS 160 FX setup
Your best torque band is in the mid-8,000's. You can use any diameter and pitch prop that works. More diameter and flatter pitch will help the static thrust, which is the main concern for hover and acceleration.
You can run the engine in the 9,000's, and it should be OK. Remember, O.S. states that this engine's RPM limit is 10,000 RPM, so the closer you get to that, the shorter the life the engine may eventually have.
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You can run the engine in the 9,000's, and it should be OK. Remember, O.S. states that this engine's RPM limit is 10,000 RPM, so the closer you get to that, the shorter the life the engine may eventually have.
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09-11-2002, 01:29 AM
#5
Try and See
Okay, Thanks for your replies. I am going to try the APC 18x6W first because I already have one. But I will also try either a Zinger Pro 20x6 or an APC 20x6 to see what results I get. I really want to get 18 lbs of thrust or more from this engine.
09-11-2002, 01:45 AM
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This will help
all ran on 160 O.S
no Fuel Pump
pitts Style Bisson muffler
We Ran the engine to the lean setting ( set by Tach..Not by Ear) then backed off apx. 200 Rpm for Flight so as not to lean out during flight
Results
Zinger Pro 8500-8600 Rpm 6 decibles above the Menz, mejzlik
Apc 8400-8500 Rpm 6 decibles above the Menz, mejzlik
mejzlik 8000-8100 Rpm 96 Decibles at 10 feet
Menz 7700-7800 Rpm 96 Decibles at 10 feet
15% Fuel
in San Diego, CA
this is from 2 different planes and both 160 OS
mine 540 edge H9
giles 202 Great planes 120 size
I prefer the mejzlik...18/8...it performed the best for 3D..and is the quietest
Scott
no Fuel Pump
pitts Style Bisson muffler
We Ran the engine to the lean setting ( set by Tach..Not by Ear) then backed off apx. 200 Rpm for Flight so as not to lean out during flight
Results
Zinger Pro 8500-8600 Rpm 6 decibles above the Menz, mejzlik
Apc 8400-8500 Rpm 6 decibles above the Menz, mejzlik
mejzlik 8000-8100 Rpm 96 Decibles at 10 feet
Menz 7700-7800 Rpm 96 Decibles at 10 feet
15% Fuel
in San Diego, CA
this is from 2 different planes and both 160 OS
mine 540 edge H9
giles 202 Great planes 120 size
I prefer the mejzlik...18/8...it performed the best for 3D..and is the quietest
Scott
