ORIGINAL: Jetflyer 24
Thank you so much for all the replies.
Anyone using the XL200 or is this a new engine that just came out?
I understand that these engines come in kit form or use to, do they sell them in turn key RTR stage?
What about the ECU, I noticed there's some Glow plug issues. Does this ECU have to be set or does it come with all parameters set already?
Fuel consumption numbers would be great also.
Thanks again!
I've built 5 MW-54's, (NOT all mine
) starting with the plans version.
Today you can build the '54 as plans, kit or rtf.
The MW 44, Super Sport and XL200 ONLY come as rtf/rtr.
As to glow plugs, you know as well as anyone that each engine, if the parameters are changed for the glow voltage, will have a variable plug life....brand doesn't matter.
I average one plug everyother year (200 flights or so) since I have the voltage set as low as allowable yet still get a good start. (MC-9s)
Those who like a really hot plug voltage, and/or use cheap glow plugs will get shorter life spans.
The ECU is set before the engine is sent, but there are some parameters you can customise.....like plug voltage.
Fuel consumption can be found in RCJI from their test. I think it was at, or perhaps slightly better than the company claims.
I own, and am happy with my other two brands of engine, but Wren did set the standard that the others have had to rise to.
I think a good testiment to the company is that I can only recall one "problem" post about them in the last 5 years.....and he wasn't even a customer.
Hope this helps.
Greg