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Forum: Gas Engines
02-13-2017, 04:03 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 14,263
Posted By j41captn

30denitro I also have the GT 22 in a Great...

30denitro

I also have the GT 22 in a Great Planes PT-17 and the engine also runs great with plenty of power to aggressively fly the 15 lbs. plane.

They are both quality built engines. You...
Forum: Gas Engines
02-11-2017, 06:15 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 14,263
Posted By j41captn

30denitro, I bought an O.S.15gt and put it on a...

30denitro, I bought an O.S.15gt and put it on a 40 size Drastik. The engine has about 2 gallons of fuel through it and it runs great. It starts by hand every time and it spins a 14x6 Zoar at 9400...
Forum: Kit Building
04-10-2016, 05:33 AM
Replies: 2,542
Views: 445,135
Posted By j41captn

http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/attachment.php?att...

http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=2156586This is my little beauty. A BUSA 1/6 Neuport 28. A fun plane to fly but landings are something else. I have on the table a BUSA 1/4...
Forum: RC Jets
09-07-2015, 08:34 AM
Replies: 1,703
Views: 157,984
Posted By j41captn

How about this? You're flying straight and level...

How about this? You're flying straight and level heading due north 360', 100 kts. indicated airspeed with a ground speed of 50 kts. (50 kts headwind). You do a 45' bank turn to the south 180'. ...
Forum: Gas Engines
05-20-2015, 01:36 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,358
Posted By j41captn

I put the OS GT-22 in the Great Planes PT-17. It...

I put the OS GT-22 in the Great Planes PT-17. It pulls it with plenty of power. It is by far the best 20CC size engine out there....
Forum: Gas Engines
05-19-2015, 09:10 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,358
Posted By j41captn

Valley View and DLE 20cc are great and reliable...

Valley View and DLE 20cc are great and reliable engines and you couldn't go wrong on getting either one. I really like the OS GT-22 which is a great engine and very reliable but expensive. If you...
Forum: Gas Engines
04-24-2015, 01:31 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 15,519
Posted By j41captn

tgorycki, I have the OS GT-15 with about 40...

tgorycki, I have the OS GT-15 with about 40 flights so far with no problems. It starts easily, runs great, idles great and no dead sticks. The CM-6 spark plugs cost $2.99 at the local auto parts...
Forum: The Clubhouse
04-19-2015, 06:25 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 7,644
Posted By j41captn

Albuquerque! The weather is great and all the...

Albuquerque! The weather is great and all the guys at the field are great. You really can't beat it anywhere else. I ride a trail bike and there are hundreds of miles of trails all over. The food is...
Forum: Gas Engines
04-05-2015, 03:41 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 15,519
Posted By j41captn

Jim, I have about 30 flights on my GT 15 now and...

Jim, I have about 30 flights on my GT 15 now and it is very easy to start and it idles smoothly with no hesitation on acceleration. I run a 14x6 prop at 10,200 RPMs but I'm going to put a 15x6 prop...
Forum: Gas Engines
04-03-2015, 05:03 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 15,519
Posted By j41captn

Hi Jim, your Twist is a good looking airplane. I...

Hi Jim, your Twist is a good looking airplane. I saw you flying it the other day and it flies great. I'll be out Tuesday with my DRASTIK 40 which has the OS GT 15.
See Ya, Dave
Forum: RC Jets
03-14-2015, 06:55 PM
Replies: 454
Views: 73,516
Posted By j41captn

Andy, I'm a civilian commercial pilot with an ATP...

Andy, I'm a civilian commercial pilot with an ATP certificate with three type ratings and I'm very safety conscious and hold myself to a high standard. Since I'm a captain in my plane I have sim...
Forum: Gas Engines
01-24-2015, 02:11 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 14,912
Posted By j41captn

I just bought an RCGF 15CC BM last month for $189...

I just bought an RCGF 15CC BM last month for $189 from BP Hobbies ($204 shipped). I saw that they advertised the RCGF 10CCBM for $179.95 but not in stock yet. When? I have yet to start my 15CC, does...
Forum: Gas Engines
01-20-2015, 07:29 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 15,519
Posted By j41captn

I'm running a GT-15 gasser with ignition on a...

I'm running a GT-15 gasser with ignition on a DRASTIK 40 with a 14x6 prop and it has plenty of power. The ignition and battery weight is insignificant even on a small air frame. It has unlimited...
Forum: Gas Engines
01-04-2015, 09:18 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 14,263
Posted By j41captn

Jim, I also have an OS GT-15 gas engine that was...

Jim, I also have an OS GT-15 gas engine that was rough to start. I adjusted the low end needle as per the instructions and that took care of the problem. The instructions to set the low end needle...
Forum: AMA Discussions
12-19-2014, 11:39 AM
Replies: 154
Views: 11,353
Posted By j41captn

I read what all of you are saying. If the FAA...

I read what all of you are saying. If the FAA does require a commercial pilot certificate and a second class medical to fly drones commercially, does it mean that all drone operators will abide by...
Forum: AMA Discussions
11-27-2014, 12:19 PM
Replies: 154
Views: 11,353
Posted By j41captn

Will the FAA require a NOTAM every time we fly? ...

Will the FAA require a NOTAM every time we fly? Will they put up a TFR over our flying field? LOL I don't think so. The FAA states "We're from the FAA and we're here to help" and "We're not...
Forum: Glow Engines
11-06-2014, 05:05 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,852
Posted By j41captn

I saw this on TV the other day. ...

I saw this on TV the other day. wwwbuyspeedout.com. It looks like a good tool
Forum: Glow Engines
11-04-2014, 02:17 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,852
Posted By j41captn

Clean the screw very good and JB weld a cheap...

Clean the screw very good and JB weld a cheap allen wrench (that fits) to it, let it set overnight and this should do it. Goodluck, Dave
Forum: The Clubhouse
10-31-2014, 06:34 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 752
Posted By j41captn

Mike, you are absolutely right. The guys here in...

Mike, you are absolutely right. The guys here in Albuquerque are the greatest because we enjoy the hobby without judging what we fly. We are the friends we hang around with.

Dave
Forum: Gas Engines
10-06-2014, 06:23 PM
Replies: 1,709
Views: 339,058
Posted By j41captn

Oh yes, the muffler is upside down. LOL

Oh yes, the muffler is upside down. LOL
Forum: Gas Engines
10-06-2014, 06:22 PM
Replies: 1,709
Views: 339,058
Posted By j41captn

I put a DLE 20 on a DRASTIK 60. On a 16x6 prop,...

I put a DLE 20 on a DRASTIK 60. On a 16x6 prop, it puts out about 12.5 pounds of thrust on a 8.4 pound air frame. It is the best flying stik that I have ever flown. The engine has a Bowman ring and...
Forum: The Clubhouse
09-07-2014, 06:46 AM
Replies: 143
Views: 11,992
Posted By j41captn

JP, it sounds like you have a real problem on...

JP, it sounds like you have a real problem on your hands and it sounds like this guy is not going to stop. Just reading your complaints and your actions it sounds like you have patience and you are...
Forum: Questions and Answers
08-12-2014, 08:48 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 18,383
Posted By j41captn

After two gallons of synthetic Am-soil at 30:1, I...

After two gallons of synthetic Am-soil at 30:1, I change to 100:1. After several gallons the rings and spark plugs are as clean as day one. I also use regular pump gas with 88 octane on my DLEs. I...
Forum: Glow Engines
05-16-2014, 10:34 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 8,915
Posted By j41captn

1QwkSport2.5r, I should have said glow fuel...

1QwkSport2.5r, I should have said glow fuel instead of nitro. My bad! I bought a GP Patty Wagstaff Extra 300 and it came with a new Moki 210 but I prefer gas rather than glow engines. I have no...
Forum: Glow Engines
05-16-2014, 06:38 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 8,915
Posted By j41captn

It sounds like all this big Moki is good for is a...

It sounds like all this big Moki is good for is a door stop. It's a good looking engine but with nitro over $25 a gallon it will be put on the shelf and awed at once in a while. Thanks for the help, ...
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