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Old 06-04-2010 | 04:19 PM
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<span title="">hi.</span><span title="">I'm not so good in English but will try and write as well as I can.</span><span title="">I have a problem with my plane.</span><span title="">I have ready MK3 and it will not start, can anyone give me an explanation or say how to do it?</span>
Old 06-04-2010 | 04:35 PM
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Many questions arise,

Have you fueled up your plane? Is your glow plug ignitor charged? Is your engine's glow plug working? Is your plane's receiver and your transmitter/radio on? Did you prime the engine if you fueled up your plane already by opening up throttle wide and turning the prop 3 to 4 times? How are you trying to start your plane? by chicken stick/hand or by electric starter.

You should be able to tell how are you trying to start your plane, at this point the way you wrote is very difficult to figure it out how are you trying to start your plane?


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Old 06-04-2010 | 05:40 PM
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The first places to look are the fuel system and the glow plug. Make sure adequate fuel is getting to the carburetor. Also make sure the main needle valve is opened adequately to let fuel flow into the engine but not so much that it floods. Also make sure you have a good glow plug and a good strong battery connected to it for starting.

You may also want to find some other flyers in your area, maybe at a club. I'm sure thry would be happy to help you out and give you some flight instruction.
Old 06-04-2010 | 06:16 PM
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Do all the above recomendations, check that the fuel and exhaust lines are not switched. Remove the plug to see that a good orange glow happens when power is applied. Spin the engine with the plug out ( a rag over the hole please)to remove excess fuel. Begin again, make sure the fuel is fresh.
Old 06-05-2010 | 10:55 AM
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If at all possible, get someone that knows model planes to help you. From the sounds of your post you are new to RC. The Ready is a great plane but it should be flown by an experienced pilot at LEAST once. ENJOY !!! RED
Old 06-05-2010 | 03:19 PM
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RCU has a member search function. Quite a few members are in Norway
http://www.rcuniverse.com/community/member-lookup.cfm
Try to find someone local to help you if possible.
Old 06-05-2010 | 03:23 PM
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i have aelectric starter and a 12 wolt battery. i have goodglow in the plug ( it is ornage ) and i spin the proppel 3-4 times before i put the glow plug on the engine. i begin to think i use verry old fuel can it be a problem? i am sorry on my englise i not verry old.
Old 06-05-2010 | 03:29 PM
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If the fuel is exposed to air, it can absorb moisture. If it absorbs too much it will not run. Try new fuel, and try to find local help.

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