RE: BME 110 Xtreme first impressions
Well . .to satisfy RC-ign. . HERE I AM. . . .
Just browsing through the forum, glad to see you are having fun with the 110 Xcellheli.
I've done a couple of threads in the past concerning canister setups for the 110, and what kind of power I was getting. I'm currently flying a 40% Composite-ARF Extra using the BME110 and 'LL' Pefa canisters with 3 inch headers. Power is really up there, over 7050 rpm with a Mejzlik 28-10, so keep playing with the needles and give the engine about 10 gallons of break-in mix before you switch to synthetic. Most people are seeing in the 6800+ range after the engine is fully broken in. I HIGHLY recommend Amsoil Saber 100:1 oil mixed at 80:1 ratio, and PREMIUM gas of you are running canisters, since the better scavenging wil lead to higher pressure inside the combustion chamber which can lead to detonation.
I've used the same setup on two other Composite-Arf 40% Extras, one came in at 35 lbs, the other at 33.5, and the engine flew them pretty well, though you were on the power a lot more than with a 150. Others have used the same setup and plane, and shown just how potent the little 110 is. I've also put this little nuclear reactor on a 2.6m Composite EXtra, which came in at 25.5 lbs. . the term ROCKET comes to mind. . just a ball of fun to fly.
I'm finishing out one of the BME Aircraft 37% ultimates at the moment, for another guy in my club. Expect to see the plane at Joe Nall this year, as BME Aircraft has sponsored him to demo the plane and fly it in IMAC competition this season.
Best of luck with the engine!!!