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Old 10-27-2004 | 11:07 PM
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Default RE: Lots of newbie questions

That was quick. Here's a few more comments.

You'll do better if you find a local hobby shop (LHS) to buy your fuel.

Not sure if the TT Pro 46 comes with a glow plug or not. You should have 1 or 2 spares. I use OS #8 plugs on most of my engines.

Do not buy wooden propellers. You will break them. Master Airscrew props are durable. You also can use the same prop for break in and flying. This means you only need to buy 2-3 props up front.

Fuel filters are useful for trapping stuff in the fuel before it gets to the carb.

You'll need something on top of the fuel bottle to connect the fuel lines to.

I recommend adding a voltmeter to your field equipment. It's important to test your receiver battery before you fly at the begining of the day, and between flights. Here's one possibility: http://www.towerhobbies.com/products/towp1181.html You'll also need leads to connect the voltmeter to the receiver battery. Tower sells sets that look nice, or you can get some bananna plugs and a wire with female Futaba J connector and make your own.

That's all for now. I'm sure there are lots of things I've missed, but it's late and my team finally won the world series, so it's time for bed. YAY RED SOX!!!!