110fz run time?
04-21-2009, 10:13 PM
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110fz run time?
Howdy gang!
I have had this 110 for a number of years, just haven't gotten much use out of it. Had it in a TT rare bear model, but could never get it tuned right. (first 4 stroke, first ys motor). But now I have it a Sig Mayhem 3D and thanks to the "down and dirty" tuning page, I think she is ready to roll! Peaked out at 9500 swinging a 17 x 4 wide prop, richened that down to 9300. Regulator holds good at 4000 and I have nice idle just under 2000.
But the question is how long of a run time will I get from a 15 oz tank of powermaster ys 20/20 fuel? It will be 3D flying so maybe an average of half throttle of less (only weighs 8lbs). Just don't want to lose my new plane and this motor due to an empty tank!
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DT
I have had this 110 for a number of years, just haven't gotten much use out of it. Had it in a TT rare bear model, but could never get it tuned right. (first 4 stroke, first ys motor). But now I have it a Sig Mayhem 3D and thanks to the "down and dirty" tuning page, I think she is ready to roll! Peaked out at 9500 swinging a 17 x 4 wide prop, richened that down to 9300. Regulator holds good at 4000 and I have nice idle just under 2000.
But the question is how long of a run time will I get from a 15 oz tank of powermaster ys 20/20 fuel? It will be 3D flying so maybe an average of half throttle of less (only weighs 8lbs). Just don't want to lose my new plane and this motor due to an empty tank!
Thanks,
DT
04-22-2009, 09:20 AM
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RE: 110fz run time?
I get 6.5 minutes of WOT at ~9800 on a 13x11 with 12oz. You should be able to get ~10-12 minutes depending on how aggressively you're flying.
04-26-2009, 01:14 AM
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RE: 110fz run time?
Thanks so much for the info Chris. Will figure 8 to 10 minutes of runtime. Hate to put all the time and money into a plane only to have it die an untimely death due to fuel starvation! Only have a few flights on her so far, still working on getting the motor to run for the entire flight!
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RE: 110fz run time?
I have a 110 in a Edge 540 and fly mostlyl 1/2 to 3/4 throttle. I land after 10 minute flights with usually about 1/4 tank left. It's a 14 oz tank. Coolpower 30% heli fuel. Hope that helps.
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04-27-2009, 02:14 PM
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RE: 110fz run time?
Thanks Paul. I have yet to get this motor to run for 10 minutes, but I think I'm getting close. Depending on the weather, I may learn this weekend. I know it's just learning the motor and how to get the settings right.
I will plan on 10 minute flights, should be more than enough to get the knees shaking!
I will plan on 10 minute flights, should be more than enough to get the knees shaking!
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RE: 110fz run time?
Hang in there, you'll get it. The YS 4 strokes can give you fits if you don't have the patience to work with them. Some guys, used to Saito or OS engines, get ham fisted in tuning them and never get them right. Then they cuss the motor as a piece of junk, which couldn't be farther from the truth. When tuned correctly, they are a dream to run and perform great. When making any adjustments, especially to the regulator, keep them small, like 1/16th to 1/8th of a turn.
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