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Old 07-01-2006 | 11:57 PM
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the_madgenius
 
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From: yeppoon, AB, AUSTRALIA
Default RE: Really need help here!!!

joey, first off you need to screw a glow plug into the head of the engine, possibly an os#3 will work in your engine. Next comes the fuel, which is a mixture of methonal and oil in the ratio of 4parts methonal and one part oil. The oil you use is NOT just any oil, it has to be made for model aircraft engines. Most hobby shops will sell you premixed fuel and some may contain a percentage of nitro as well. 5% nitro will be sufficient for your motor. The glow starter is what plugs onto the glow plug for starting the engine, It should be only 1.5 volts. Once again your hobby shop will help you choose what one to get, as what is available in your country may be different to what we use in Australia. Then go to your local flying field , find out who is the instructor and he will be only too willing to help you in setting up your motor , teach you how to fuel it , start it safely, and he will test fly your model , trimming it for flight, and teach you how to fly safely without crashing on you first flight. So with all that , welcome to the hobby and RCUniverse, i hope you have many happy hours of flying
Bill