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Forum: Questions and Answers
03-27-2018, 10:37 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,513
Posted By 427jimmy

Yeah that's an old pre-first flight still under...

Yeah that's an old pre-first flight still under construction pic. The only thing bad about the DLE is the side muffler mount. Had to chop up a beautiful cowling. If your motor has a rear mount...
Forum: Questions and Answers
03-27-2018, 10:22 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,513
Posted By 427jimmy

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vb...

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vbulletin/426x319/dle_35_stearman_cb8e2474717c7cd6af537bf9b0666550fa2d61b6.jpgA 35cc would really haul that aircraft around. Mine has a DLE 30 and it's...
Forum: Questions and Answers
03-16-2018, 09:42 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,931
Posted By 427jimmy

I'm done.

I'm done.
Forum: Questions and Answers
03-16-2018, 05:06 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,931
Posted By 427jimmy

All the responses got me to thinking about...

All the responses got me to thinking about whether or not an extra isolated battery is necessary. Here's my reasoning, let me know what you think.
The reason to isolate one battery in a dual battery...
Forum: Questions and Answers
03-14-2018, 09:20 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,931
Posted By 427jimmy

Mr. Dan That was my belief in the beginning too....

Mr. Dan That was my belief in the beginning too. I put this question on another forum and more than one pointed out that one battery cannot affect the other. Also that isolators were not necessary. ...
Forum: Questions and Answers
03-14-2018, 03:22 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,931
Posted By 427jimmy

I posted this question on a couple of sites and...

I posted this question on a couple of sites and got conflicting answers. Consensus seems to be as you say, "why add another device" . I believe as one gentleman said "An isolator is a solution to a...
Forum: Questions and Answers
03-13-2018, 01:34 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,931
Posted By 427jimmy

I have been doing more research on the subject of...

I have been doing more research on the subject of redundant battery systems and I now believe an isolator is definitely called for. I'll post more as the research progress.
Forum: Questions and Answers
03-11-2018, 02:41 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,513
Posted By 427jimmy

I have a Stearman with a DLE 30. It really...

I have a Stearman with a DLE 30.
It really helps with the balance. Cowling needs some cutting to fit the stock muffler. There is a muffler out that moves the can to the rear of the engine if holes...
Forum: Questions and Answers
03-10-2018, 02:27 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,931
Posted By 427jimmy

Back up battery

I want to use LiFe batteries in my aircraft, a 3000 Mah and a back up 1100 Mah .
My feeling is to separate the two and have the smaller battery isolated until needed. Two switches?
I have looked at...
Forum: Giant Scale Aircraft - General
05-29-2015, 01:45 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,063
Posted By 427jimmy

I'm assuming the Maxford is the Pacific? Did you...

I'm assuming the Maxford is the Pacific? Did you make any changes/mods to the Gen II? Hopefully all the shortcomings of the first version were corrected with the second. Landing gear seemed to be...
Forum: Giant Scale Aircraft - General
05-25-2015, 02:00 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,063
Posted By 427jimmy

97" Gee Bee Senior Sportster

Anyone familiar with these aircraft? It is my understanding the cowl is 12" in diameter? If that is the case how about a DLE 61 twin for a power plant? They measure about 10 1/2" overall and look...
Forum: Giant Scale Aircraft - General
03-23-2015, 03:17 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 735
Posted By 427jimmy

Super Stearman DLE 20RA

Anyone have a GP Super Stearman with a DLE 20RA? I'm building one right now and would appreciate any suggestions on engine installation. Throttle and choke linkages. Throttle servo location.

I...
Forum: Giant Scale Aircraft - General
02-26-2015, 10:22 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 719
Posted By 427jimmy

Thanks. I'll check it out.

Thanks. I'll check it out.
Forum: Giant Scale Aircraft - General
02-26-2015, 06:38 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 719
Posted By 427jimmy

Super Stearman DLE 20RA

Anyone built a Great Planes Super Stearman with a DLE 20RA engine? I'm just getting started and would welcome some input on engine mounting, throttle servo, fuel tank placement. Basically any...
Forum: ARF or RTF
04-29-2014, 09:12 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 19,946
Posted By 427jimmy

Decisions decisions? I just bought a GP Super...

Decisions decisions? I just bought a GP Super Stearman and I have two DLE engines on my bench a 20r and a 35r. You guys think the 35 is too much? 3 foot take off roll and unlimited vertical !! ...
Forum: Aeroworks Vendor Forum
11-01-2013, 12:46 AM
Replies: 442
Views: 58,028
Posted By 427jimmy

The VV 40 twin looks very promising for the AW...

The VV 40 twin looks very promising for the AW Extra 35cc. Hope someone posts their results with this setup. I'm ready to order !! :)
Forum: Giant Scale Aircraft - General
05-10-2013, 01:25 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 472
Posted By 427jimmy

RE: Seagull Edge 540 muffler

Did you mount the engine at an angle to get the muffler in the center beneath the engine? Any suggestions on CG? Lots of people dont seem to like the recommended location.
With this lighter engine I...
Forum: Giant Scale Aircraft - General
05-07-2013, 09:57 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 472
Posted By 427jimmy

Seagull Edge 540 muffler

Just bought a Seagull Edge 540 60. Using a Super Tiger 90. Anyone know about pitts style mufflers for this combo? I looked at a Bisson 2176 or a Slimline 6002U . There's not much room in the cowl and...
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