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Forum: Glow Engines
03-02-2004, 12:14 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 5,675
Posted By rc_crasher

No probs here.

I bought a used one ... read all the (-) posts ... and got worried.

I have had absolutely NO problems with the engine. It turns a 14X6 APC with authority, never dead-sticks and seems...
Forum: ARF or RTF
08-19-2003, 03:04 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,092
Posted By rc_crasher

Thoughts

Well ... Due to some unforeseen delays, I didn't actually fly it until last weekend. I got about eight flights in.

The TT pro61 is a nice engine. I usually fly OS, but this engine seemed just as...
Forum: The Clubhouse
07-28-2003, 01:16 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 857
Posted By rc_crasher

good one

Although, I would have probably used on of my "Thunder Tiger" stickers for that application.
Forum: The Clubhouse
07-27-2003, 10:17 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 857
Posted By rc_crasher

What do do with the extra stickers?

What do people do with the extra stickers that come with the engines?

Here's one idea ....
Forum: Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC
07-08-2003, 03:33 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,362
Posted By rc_crasher

Had my fun with it ... now it goes back into circulation!

I started this thread awhile ago ..

Since then I've flown it probably about 40 times ... I switched from a 46FX to a 40LA and removed lots of tail weight ... it flew better in the lighter...
Forum: ARF or RTF
06-20-2003, 03:47 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,080
Posted By rc_crasher

Nice!

Great looking plane. Congrats!
Forum: ARF or RTF
06-20-2003, 03:35 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,092
Posted By rc_crasher

World SuperStunts 60 Ready for Maiden!

Wanted to try something a little larger than my .40's ... Here's a World Models SuperStunts 60. Powered by TT .61 PRO ... setup for seven channel operation ... crow and everything. Will go up this...
Forum: ARF or RTF
03-12-2003, 04:22 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 880
Posted By rc_crasher

I've run that combination

I <<used>> to have an avistar with a .46 LA engine (slightly more powerful than the .40 LA). I did run a APC 11X4 from time to time. It was alot of fun. the plane will fly very slow, but have a...
Forum: Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC
03-08-2003, 01:39 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 818
Posted By rc_crasher

Thanks!

Makes sense to me!

I guess they would not have any type of pressue tap for the fuel tank though ...
Forum: Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC
03-07-2003, 12:19 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 818
Posted By rc_crasher

Question about old engines

I recently found a 1965 issue of Model Airplane News and was leafing through its contents. One thing that caught my eye was ad ad for old OS engines. They had three types in the add, a 10, 15 an...
Forum: Glow Engines
03-03-2003, 12:45 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 718
Posted By rc_crasher

Solved ... Geez I was dumb!

So I took apart the whole fuel system ... cleaned out the tank (previous owner had stored it for years with green fuel) ... yuck. Replaced all the lines, used a sullivan fuel filter. Same problem....
Forum: The Clubhouse
02-25-2003, 01:20 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 963
Posted By rc_crasher

Club Name

I think the club was "Peninsula AeroModelers" The location was pretty easy to get to (I only went once ... I live in Fremont). Took 92 to HMB, turned south for about 1 mile, I BELIEVE the right...
Forum: The Clubhouse
02-24-2003, 11:49 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 963
Posted By rc_crasher

I've been there

I've been there ... for an all electric fly-in. It's a great field in Half moon bay (different than the other one you mentined). This one's only about 1 mile north of town near a little league...
Forum: Glow Engines
02-22-2003, 01:38 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 718
Posted By rc_crasher

Yep ... start over

I'll try it tomorrow without the fuel filter, and baffle, and a differnt plug ... These engines are supposed to be easy to tune, so I would assume it's something in my setup. Thanks for all your...
Forum: Glow Engines
02-21-2003, 11:26 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 718
Posted By rc_crasher

15% already

I already use 15% nitro ... dare I go higher?

I used an enya plug ... don't know if it's hot or cold ...
Forum: Glow Engines
02-21-2003, 10:24 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 718
Posted By rc_crasher

Cannot get transition right on 46FX

Hello all engine experts ('cause I'm not one!)

I have a OS 46 FX with about 1/2 gallon through. No matter how much I lean or richen the low end, I cannot get a reliable transition from idle to...
Forum: Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC
01-30-2003, 05:34 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,362
Posted By rc_crasher

Flight Report

Well ... it's been up a few times. Yes ... that was too much power for the plane. Needed 3 oz of tailweight to balance it with the 46 fx. Flew too fast for me ... but the experienced guys at our...
Forum: Park Flyers & Backyard Flyers
01-29-2003, 07:31 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 603
Posted By rc_crasher

I got about 6 hours

My batts lasted 6 hours ... about as long as the plane did :p
Forum: ARF or RTF
01-17-2003, 06:57 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 973
Posted By rc_crasher

Avistar

It has very little dihedrial ... I've owned both the Avistar and the Superstar, and the difference is quite noticable I just bought a .46 FX for it too. Right now I'm running a .46 LA which is fun...
Forum: Glow Engines
01-16-2003, 09:47 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 671
Posted By rc_crasher

How Long will it last?

How long do glow engines typically last before needing a rebuild?

I have a cheapie OS .40 LA that I've been flying in different planes: A superstar, Falcon, Avistar, etc ... and it has never given...
Forum: Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC
01-16-2003, 04:00 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,362
Posted By rc_crasher

No doubt about it.

I've got an old skylark. Cool, I hope it flys OK!
Forum: Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC
01-13-2003, 05:42 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,362
Posted By rc_crasher

Humm

It does have a symetrical airfoil on the tail ... I cannot see any spars, but I need a brighter light. Will report back.

Thanks for the info.

So the .46 should do the job :D ? I guess I'll...
Forum: Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC
01-13-2003, 05:18 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,362
Posted By rc_crasher

Last Pic

More nose section
Forum: Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC
01-13-2003, 05:16 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,362
Posted By rc_crasher

More pix

More Pictures
Forum: Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC
01-13-2003, 05:16 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,362
Posted By rc_crasher

Pix 3/4

Pic 3/4 .. shows engine mount ... aren't most of them upright?
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