ORIGINAL: tigerdude426
Got hit with more snow [:'(][:@], about 6 inches, last two days and still coming down as I type [
] so learning to fly is delayed for another week or two until weather permits. And I am getting a *@#+%&^ cold now [sm=angry.gif]
I am getting prepared to purchase my fuel and I have a few questions?
1) From what I read here at RCU and other RC sites is that the best fuel for trainers is between 10-15%. What exactly is the % mixture consist of? Would that be something like 85-90% Nitro and 10-15% oil or ???
2) I was at my LHS yesterday and all he had was 15% in stock. Is that OK to start right off with or (with me never flying before) should I start with a lower percentage?
3) Is there a particular brand that is better than any other? What brands do you guys like?
GLOW PLUGS:
1) What is best that will work in all trainers?
2) Where is the best place to buy in bulk?
3) How is the best way to store them in a field box?
Hello Tigerdude.
1st of all we can recommend all the fuel in the world to use however the best thing to do is take a look at the engine recommendations.
2nd for the glow plugs. You get what you pay for. I have tried a few different kind and I personally like the OS8s. I test a few different kind and also the majority of the guys at my airfield use them and love them. I found them on Tower Hobbies in bulk and are priced reasonable. When it comes to storing them get a little box like what is used to seperate nuts and bolts and etc. The craft stores have them for about $2. I leave mine in the package and put them right in the box. they are in small packages and fit great and then you don't have to worry about the wire getting damaged.
those are my thoughts.