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Gas Pump question
I have a gas plane, fully built with the yellow tubes for gas transfer connected to the tank and motor. (I bought this plane RTF from someone). I need to get some type of pump to get the gas into the tube to gas up the plane. My questions are where can I find a pump, what all else do I need besides the pump, and can any gas pump work?
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RE: Gas Pump question
I read your other threads... Is this the Extra 300?
If so, put it in the attic for a few years, or sell it and buy a nice trainer. Then go to the club and learn how to fly Starting out with an Extra 300 is like saying, "Hey look, someone just gave me an Indy Car... Can someone teach me how to drive a car?" |
RE: Gas Pump question
Is this a gasoline powered plane or a glow fuel powered plane? I would tend to assume that as a beginner, this is a glow plane. The lingo can sometimes get mixed up.
I like the basic hand-crank type pump, like this: http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...&I=LXFAW2&P=ML You can get electric pumps, but with the manual pump, you can easily count how many cranks it takes to fuel and re-fuel your plane, to keep track of how much you burn in a given flight, and help you know how long you can fly. In addition to the pump, you will need a glow plug charger, and a starter. As a minimum, you can flip start a plane with a piece of broom handle wrapped in electrical tape, but most folks use electric starters powered off 12V batteries in their toolbox. Good luck, and apologies if I assumed wrong. |
RE: Gas Pump question
Please heed the advice from MinnFlyer. I have seen dozens of newbies try to learn to fly alone or try to learn on a plane not for beginers. They crash on first flight and never come back. This skill, flying RC, is not impossible if a certain course of training is followed and you put in the time and are committed. For almost all it is beyond impossible if attempted alone or out of sequence or with the wrong equiptment. We are quite serious, please listen.
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RE: Gas Pump question
I agree. I was typing my reply as Minnflyer posted his. My advice would apply to a typical glow powered trainer, not a 33% gasser.
It's too big of a step from an electric foamy. Good luck |
RE: Gas Pump question
ORIGINAL: MinnFlyer I read your other threads... Is this the Extra 300? If so, put it in the attic for a few years, or sell it and buy a nice trainer. Then go to the club and learn how to fly Starting out with an Extra 300 is like saying, "Hey look, someone just gave me an Indy Car... Can someone teach me how to drive a car?" |
RE: Gas Pump question
ORIGINAL: mclina Is this a gasoline powered plane or a glow fuel powered plane? I would tend to assume that as a beginner, this is a glow plane. The lingo can sometimes get mixed up. I like the basic hand-crank type pump, like this: http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...&I=LXFAW2&P=ML You can get electric pumps, but with the manual pump, you can easily count how many cranks it takes to fuel and re-fuel your plane, to keep track of how much you burn in a given flight, and help you know how long you can fly. In addition to the pump, you will need a glow plug charger, and a starter. As a minimum, you can flip start a plane with a piece of broom handle wrapped in electrical tape, but most folks use electric starters powered off 12V batteries in their toolbox. Good luck, and apologies if I assumed wrong. |
RE: Gas Pump question
Just use the same gas pump you've been using to fill up that 100cc 40% plane! :);)
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RE: Gas Pump question
As the planes you are flying are WAY above the beginner's level I'm closing down this thread. The Beginner's Forum is for people getting started in this hobby who WANT help in learning to fly properly and safely. I would suggest that you ask the question in the Gas Engines forum as they may be more suited to answer this question.
Thread locked Ken |
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