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Old 01-14-2016 | 12:05 PM
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Dave Wilshere
 
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JetCat added a bubble counter to the later software-it can't really count bubbles! but it does give an indication of fuel supply quality. I see turbines flame out with a stream of smoke (fuel supply issue, rather than initiated electronic shut down) and looking on the ground the bubble has gone...they rule out an air bubble because they cannot see one.
If it smokes there is a good chance of fuel supply problems. (If you can't find something on the field, take the model home and search, its less painful than 'bagging the bits')
Its such a complicated situation with many factors, for sure some software copes better than others and some fuel manifold/combustion chamber designs cope with interruptions better (you can get leaks inside the front cover and now valves and pumps are buried, its not so easy to spot)
But there are too many variables to say one is better than another-ultimately a perfect fuel supply is what you need and kidding yourself that your chosen brand will deal with a sub standard system, is a sure fire way of having a bad day and not enjoying your hobby. One day lost flying while you fix it or a month lost while you build a new model-do not accept anything other than perfect...

Dw