Running in OS .46 Engine
01-02-2004, 08:40 PM
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Running in OS .46 Engine
Hi All,
I am a complete newbie and have just purchased a Hobbico Nexstar. I intend to do the right thing and join a local club to get some seasoned flight instruction but thought I would try running in the engine myself prior to doing so. The OS .46 FXI manual does provide a detailed list on how to run the engine in but it assumes that the needle limiter, installed by the hobbico people is not present. The Nexstar manual however warns the user not alter the setting of the needle limiter.
So I guess my question is should I not bother to run the engine in?
Any help appreciated
Regards
Ian
I am a complete newbie and have just purchased a Hobbico Nexstar. I intend to do the right thing and join a local club to get some seasoned flight instruction but thought I would try running in the engine myself prior to doing so. The OS .46 FXI manual does provide a detailed list on how to run the engine in but it assumes that the needle limiter, installed by the hobbico people is not present. The Nexstar manual however warns the user not alter the setting of the needle limiter.
So I guess my question is should I not bother to run the engine in?
Any help appreciated
Regards
Ian
01-02-2004, 09:03 PM
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RE: Running in OS .46 Engine
Hey Ian,
Dont bother with what the Nexstar manual tells you. Read the manual for the OS engine that came with your plane. It explains pretty well how to break the engine in. Dont worry about the needle limiter that came with it. I didnt install mine on my Nexstar. The manual says to close the needle valve then open 1 1/2 turns which ends up being very rich. You can adjust back down from there.
Good Luck and Happy Flying!!!!!!
Sean
Dont bother with what the Nexstar manual tells you. Read the manual for the OS engine that came with your plane. It explains pretty well how to break the engine in. Dont worry about the needle limiter that came with it. I didnt install mine on my Nexstar. The manual says to close the needle valve then open 1 1/2 turns which ends up being very rich. You can adjust back down from there.
Good Luck and Happy Flying!!!!!!
Sean
01-02-2004, 10:28 PM
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RE: Running in OS .46 Engine
I also own a NexStar and have had about 5 flights with it. I watched the nexstar fly prior before purchasing one. The only thing that was pleasing about it to me was the OS. 46's power, the air foils, and the realistic look of it. Other than that, it seemed to behave no different than other trainers. Also, the AFS gyro was USELESS and a waste of money.
01-02-2004, 10:48 PM
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RE: Running in OS .46 Engine
ORIGINAL: Yub, yub, cmdr!
Xanatos, where are you gonna fly?
If you go to CMRCM, then I can finally see what all the NexStar craze is about!!!!
Xanatos, where are you gonna fly?
If you go to CMRCM, then I can finally see what all the NexStar craze is about!!!!
01-02-2004, 10:51 PM
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RE: Running in OS .46 Engine
ORIGINAL: bobs_201
I also own a NexStar and have had about 5 flights with it. I watched the nexstar fly prior before purchasing one. The only thing that was pleasing about it to me was the OS. 46's power, the air foils, and the realistic look of it. Other than that, it seemed to behave no different than other trainers. Also, the AFS gyro was USELESS and a waste of money.
I also own a NexStar and have had about 5 flights with it. I watched the nexstar fly prior before purchasing one. The only thing that was pleasing about it to me was the OS. 46's power, the air foils, and the realistic look of it. Other than that, it seemed to behave no different than other trainers. Also, the AFS gyro was USELESS and a waste of money.
01-02-2004, 11:17 PM
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ORIGINAL: Yub, yub, cmdr!
Xanatos, where are you gonna fly?
If you go to CMRCM, then I can finally see what all the NexStar craze is about!!!!
Xanatos, where are you gonna fly?
If you go to CMRCM, then I can finally see what all the NexStar craze is about!!!!
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RE: Running in OS .46 Engine
You know its interesting how a high speed needle was installed on some NexStars at the factory and others came bare. Mine had one but a few other NexStars at the flying field didn't!
