devin120

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I just recieved and mounted my new and first turbine to my test bed, I would like to install a pitot tube into the fadec to give me an idea of the stupid speeds in which it runs. Does anyone know of a compatible pitot tube system that would work witht he kingtech fadec? I know eagle treee have one, would that work?

Thanks in advance,

Devin

LGM Graphix

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If you are referring to rpm the ecu will already tell you what rpm it is running. If you want the exhaust gas velocity, I doubt a pitot will help you, if the heat doesn't destroy it I doubt it will read the velocity. I don't know for sure what the kingtech is but I know there are plenty of turbines where exhaust gas velocity exceeds 1000mph according to manufacture specifications.

Dr Honda

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Yep... what he said.


If you are looking for air speed of the model... then this was covered earlier this week. (do a quick search)

devin120

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QUOTE - rpm the ecu will already tell you what rpm it is running. If you want the exhaust gas velocity, I doubt a pitot will help you, if the heat doesn't destroy it I doubt it will read the velocity. I don't know for sure what the kingtech is but I know there are plenty of turbines where exhaust gas velocity exceeds 1000mph according to manufacture specifications.

What?

Pitot tube measures air speed. I understand that. Could someone link me or tell me a model that would work with my xicoy fadec? (this is for mouting to my jet....)

Thanks in advance,

Devin

basimpsn

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There you go... but this AIRSPEED SENSOR only limit the JET by dialing down the turbine RPM preventing the jet going pass 200 MPH.

http://www.xicoy.com/catalog/index.php?cPath=22_25

mr_matt

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Yes the eagletree pitot should work. JetCat has one too but for 10 bucks I would go with the eagletree.

This of course assumes you already have the little electronic transducer that Xicoy sells.

http://www.xicoy.com/catalog/index.php?cPath=22_25

devin120

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Thanks guys! Exactly the information i needed and not a post recommending me to do a search. Very nice of the pros to help me like that!

My engine is ready to run, im getting a test bed fuel tank and hope to fire up today!!! Im so excited. im freaking out. My first turbine!!!!! I swear to god i kiss this k80 before i go to sleep. Saved my money for ages for this thing.

Ill let you know how it goes, kero start, hopefully she spools up! WOOOOT Ill post a vid on youtube.

Devin (Very excited man) wooohooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!

basimpsn

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Well.. until your second post I understand your question, so don't be so hard on them But welcome to the club. Its been a while since my first turbine start (Propane Switch and Airswitch plus ignition key yr 2001 . and how good it feel.. wait.. I still get that feeling
Feel free to ask question if you are not sure, because turbine repairs are expensive.

DrScoles

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Just don't take it to bed with you, chicks don't dig the smell of kerosene....

devin120

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Thanks Basimpsm!

hahaha, i cant say what i want to on an online forum open to the general public and the younger ones. But yes, i wont bring it to bed.... all the time..

But i heard the inlet suction is immense? I should be careful? I have a nice test bed nothings in front and i have a make shift fod screen until i order one from king tech...

My fathedr worked for Pratt for 40 years so hes helping me out with it, but hes worried about a tri hub failure, althought i know its not as complex as a pt-6.. i should satnd in front of it i guess?

Devin

AndyAndrews

congrats! Welcome to the world of crack modeling!

HAMMERDOWN

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That means up the limit on you Visa. (home equity line works too)

hooker53

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OMG. Don't say the words "Home Equity Line" here. My kids is gonna dig me back up just to kick my tail now !!!!!! Lol.