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Forum: Glow Engines
04-04-2024, 09:24 AM
Replies: 54,816
Views: 5,391,734
Posted By kmeyers

I think laminated beechwood props are the...

I think laminated beechwood props are the strongest wooden props
When ground clearance is a problem, I choose Master Airscrew composite 3 blades.
Forum: Gas Engines
03-24-2024, 06:15 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 156
Posted By kmeyers

pic from somewhere

pic from somewhere
Forum: Gas Engines
03-24-2024, 06:05 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 156
Posted By kmeyers

extra info: I have a ( at best ) 53cc CRRC...

extra info:
I have a ( at best ) 53cc CRRC twin, it is made using 2 of there 26cc pro jugs and pistons so how they got to 55 I would like to know
unless the carb has been damaged, clean and replace...
Forum: Gas Engines
03-23-2024, 04:29 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 156
Posted By kmeyers

external pressure 34 / 64 ( 0.531 ) venturi ...

external pressure
34 / 64 ( 0.531 ) venturi
ball bearing detent choke

these are the same features as my DLE 55 and DA 50
Can't find my walbro list right now, I will look again
Forum: Gas Engines
03-16-2024, 09:27 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 165
Posted By kmeyers

+1 to mgnostic Also before opto-kill switches...

+1 to mgnostic
Also before opto-kill switches and IBEC's came along, many used the throttle closing as the main way to kill the motor. In this case if a loss of servo or linkage the spring (if left...
02-19-2024, 09:50 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,741
Posted By kmeyers

I flew mine 2-17-24 indoors at a very small...

I flew mine 2-17-24 indoors at a very small space.
I looked at this thread again and thought I should give a +1 to working on the U-bend in the push rod. Squeeze or open while the trim is...
Forum: Glow Engines
02-19-2024, 04:21 PM
Replies: 54,816
Views: 5,391,734
Posted By kmeyers

Is it really clean enough to sit on those...

Is it really clean enough to sit on those electronics?

More shameless shop photos. I love it!
Forum: Gas Engines
02-10-2024, 06:00 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 37,440
Posted By kmeyers

Wow, that is a quick and great response from...

Wow, that is a quick and great response from Super08. Good to see this forum staying useful.
Forum: Gas Engines
02-10-2024, 05:55 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 628
Posted By kmeyers

I always want to make new friends, but, I can...

I always want to make new friends, but, I can wait until you can share your pics with the community.
The place I can walk to is GatorRC. Mike (owner of Gator) is a great Rcer and local flyer....
Forum: Gas Engines
02-10-2024, 11:28 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 628
Posted By kmeyers

I could walk about three blocks and pic one up...

I could walk about three blocks and pic one up for 709 USD. Not sure of exchange rates or shipping and customs down where you are. I know that Seagulls in Vietnam. You could throw a stone there, it...
Forum: Gas Engines
02-09-2024, 08:54 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 628
Posted By kmeyers

That is great news and reporting. Is this model...

That is great news and reporting.
Is this model a recommend then?
Have you taken pics of cowl, cooling mods and engine setup?
I think there are restrictions on brand new members posting pics until...
Forum: Gas Engines
01-31-2024, 04:36 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 628
Posted By kmeyers

That 55 will make more than 30 lbs of thrust ( 14...

That 55 will make more than 30 lbs of thrust ( 14 fig newtons, it is a cookie reference, yum). I love being silly, point being that 40% more than 1:1 weight to thrust is a huge amount of more than...
Forum: Gas Engines
01-31-2024, 01:48 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 628
Posted By kmeyers

The carbs built-in fuel pump, can easily pull...

The carbs built-in fuel pump, can easily pull fuel from up to 3 feet away So mounting the tank as close as possible to the cg makes changes due to fuel weight small to zero.
Forum: Gas Engines
01-30-2024, 09:55 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 628
Posted By kmeyers

If you put a Rolls-Royce Griffon engine in: it...

If you put a Rolls-Royce Griffon engine in:
it will balance fine haha.

That cg sounds about right to me. Move everything you can as forward as possible (not the fuel tank though).
Forum: Gas Engines
01-27-2024, 09:21 AM
Replies: 1,709
Views: 338,504
Posted By kmeyers

I use DLE 20's in this size plane as well...

I use DLE 20's in this size plane as well (currently 3). They fly great, but, wilder slower I use the 17 x 6 and a plane like the sportster I use a 16 x 8 (currently in a Venus II).
Forum: Gas Engines
01-01-2024, 09:24 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,668
Posted By kmeyers

.More than one way to go I think it is better...

.More than one way to go
I think it is better to replace the boot.
Here is one possibility :

https://ch-ignitions.com/product/repair-kit-3-4-19-mm-hex-for-ngk-bosch/
This company can fix you up...
Forum: Glow Engines
11-30-2023, 10:53 AM
Replies: 54,816
Views: 5,391,734
Posted By kmeyers

I like to fly one of my cubs as scale as possible...

I like to fly one of my cubs as scale as possible sometimes. So for an Immelmann (with a cub), I try to make it look like the energy runs completely out at the 12 o'clock, the plane falls (nose down...
11-12-2023, 12:01 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 739
Posted By kmeyers

I'm going to second that it is goofy.

I'm going to second that it is goofy.
Forum: Gas Engines
11-01-2023, 03:40 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 732
Posted By kmeyers

This was out in space Dynatron starter shaft...

This was out in space Dynatron starter shaft (1/4-20).
If your young, not mechanical or use to the standard or English system. That is 1/4 inch diameter and 20 threads per inch.
Forum: Kit Building
10-22-2023, 12:51 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,496
Posted By kmeyers

They look great, post more as the build and...

They look great, post more as the build and flights go on.
Forum: Kit Building
10-22-2023, 07:24 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,496
Posted By kmeyers

Great looking floats! Are those floats a part of...

Great looking floats! Are those floats a part of the kit?
Forum: Kit Building
10-20-2023, 12:00 PM
Replies: 4,467
Views: 613,133
Posted By kmeyers

General, your jeep is ready. Nice job,...

General, your jeep is ready.

Nice job, thumbs up. Fixed again and at the field.
Forum: Gas Engines
10-05-2023, 09:49 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 7,425
Posted By kmeyers

Chicago Northwest burbs 800 ASL.fer da record ...

Chicago Northwest burbs 800 ASL.fer da record
Go Bears!
Forum: Gas Engines
10-04-2023, 12:39 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 7,425
Posted By kmeyers

My bad, after I read this post I saw the pic of...

My bad, after I read this post I saw the pic of the twin 40, I thought that was the engine going to the 17 x 6.
I have 4 twenties and run 17 x 6 or 16 x 8 depending on the plane. I shoot for 8300...
Forum: Gas Engines
10-04-2023, 07:42 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 7,425
Posted By kmeyers

That small of a prop should do a fine job of...

That small of a prop should do a fine job of ruining the motor in short order ( IMHO ).
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