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Forum: Beginners
10-15-2012, 04:44 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,761
Posted By crooked stripe

RE: Erotic idling

Thanks for the info. I will change the prop and do the adjustment. I can't explain the prop, that size is just stuck in my mind. You have to admit that title did get your attention. Simply, I can't...
Forum: Beginners
10-15-2012, 05:38 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,761
Posted By crooked stripe

Erotic idling

I have been flying nitro engines for some 5 years now and have just purchased my first gasser. DLE30 is motor of choice and Iam installing it in a Super Decathlon. The motor starts good and runs...
Forum: Beginners
09-28-2012, 04:20 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 621
Posted By crooked stripe

Chargers

I have many chargers and am still not satisfied with what Ihave. The one that gives me all the features Iwant is a portable 12v- 120v.It is a Accu-Cycle form Hobbico. The charge rate set by the on...
Forum: Batteries & Chargers
09-27-2012, 04:36 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 484
Posted By crooked stripe

nickle metal hydrite (sp) voltages

When measuring voltages on a 4.8 v battery how much does the cut off charge voltage mean. In other words if cut off is leaving you with 5.8 is that better than left with 5.4. Ifthe battery finishes...
Forum: Beginners
09-25-2012, 02:01 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,960
Posted By crooked stripe

RE: Mufflers for gas engines

http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXZNR3


I thought I would give this one a try. I hear good and bad about them. I have a  Bison Pitts on a 60 size 300s that powers by a OS 61fx...
Forum: Beginners
09-25-2012, 01:27 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,960
Posted By crooked stripe

RE: Mufflers for gas engines

Just purchased the muffler for the  DLE  30 from Tower some 20 bucks cheaper. Got to save where you can. John</p>
Forum: Beginners
09-24-2012, 04:35 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,211
Posted By crooked stripe

RE: Installing icing on the cake

After reading this I assume Monokote Trim Solvent will only work on  polymer type material. I am covering the Decathlon with fabric. Anyone have a overlap treatment for this material? Another problem...
Forum: Beginners
09-22-2012, 04:44 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,211
Posted By crooked stripe

Installing icing on the cake

This Super Decathlon Iam building calls for Corvette fabric covering. Is there a special place to look to find tips and tricks on this material? I have covered a few planes with material like...
Forum: Beginners
09-20-2012, 02:56 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 8,689
Posted By crooked stripe

RE: Transmitter operated kill switch ( toks

MTK, the thought did cross my mind about powering my ignition module from my receiver but, I have no idea how much power the unit pulls. We have been installing 4.8V- 2000 mAh nmh batteries in our...
Forum: Beginners
09-20-2012, 04:55 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 8,689
Posted By crooked stripe

RE: Transmitter operated kill switch ( toks

I for now am running GP ignition switch harness. From what I have just read it scares me to think I might loose a plane and shutter to think I might hurt someone by me being lazy or cheap. Thanks...
Forum: Beginners
09-18-2012, 05:45 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 8,689
Posted By crooked stripe

RE: Transmitter operated kill switch ( toks

I wired in a GP ignition switch harness tonight. I tested many times to make sure everything worked as it should. This puts 3 switches in the plane. 1 is the main radio equipment switch, the second...
Forum: Beginners
09-18-2012, 12:08 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 8,689
Posted By crooked stripe

Transmitter operated kill switch ( toks

I have been getting advise on mufflers from you folks for my first gas plane and it has been terrific. Now kill switches. I have a switch that turns on and off my ignition plus also hooks to the...
Forum: Beginners
09-17-2012, 04:57 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,960
Posted By crooked stripe

RE: Mufflers for gas engines

I will look deeper into some sort of muffler. I saw the muffler inserts from Syssa and I was going to buy but I found no size or price listed. I did see that If you bought one of  their motors you...
Forum: Beginners
09-17-2012, 03:24 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,960
Posted By crooked stripe

Mufflers for gas engines

New to gas engines. Installed a 20 DLE in a plane and am very happy with it. Expect the noise. I was told to change the prop. I am getting a lot of cracking from sound barrier speedsof the prop. I am...
Forum: Sport Flying
09-04-2012, 12:12 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,437
Posted By crooked stripe

RE: Gas engines for smaller planes

Thanks for the info. I just bought a 20 DLE to put into the Revolver. I hope the thread go's into some detail on info for a gaser. This is my first gaser and I have no idea where to start. The...
Forum: Sport Flying
09-04-2012, 04:07 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,437
Posted By crooked stripe

Gas engines for smaller planes

First all I am new to this forum in that all I have done was read. Second, Ihope Iposted this in the right place. If not forgive me. I have a 91 Magnum I had in a 60 size Revolver by Great Planes....
Forum: Electric General Discussion
03-17-2010, 04:27 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 949
Posted By crooked stripe

RE: 2.4 interference

No one has ever given even one though about interference from anything using 2.4 we all figured we where safe. Hard lesson to learn. I was using the AR500 and was not more than 300 feet away. Both my...
Forum: Electric General Discussion
03-17-2010, 03:33 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 949
Posted By crooked stripe

2.4 interference

As a member of a club in the process of getting a new field we have been flying electrics in a large parking lot with large lighting poles. Is is possible to get interference from the light poles. I...
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