DLE-85 Anybody flying one of these?
11-08-2013, 03:45 PM
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DLE-85 Anybody flying one of these?
I've read a number of threads about the DLE-85 but there is very little information from anyone actually flying one of these engines. If you have one that you fly regularly, could you write a few words about it?
I have several older 30%+ planes in my fleet that are currently powered by older, smaller engines. Though reliable, I'd like to improve the performance of these planes and the DLE 85 looks to be a good candidate.
Any info would be appreciated.
I have several older 30%+ planes in my fleet that are currently powered by older, smaller engines. Though reliable, I'd like to improve the performance of these planes and the DLE 85 looks to be a good candidate.
Any info would be appreciated.
11-09-2013, 03:59 PM
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yup been running this engine all year with zero problems. the transition is instant and no burble through out the transition, it runs like a clock. the only downside I don't like is the pinging but that's a typical dle. best engine I've bought so far.it pulls a 1/3 cub at 38.5 pds unlimited vertical, hope this helps.
11-09-2013, 04:28 PM
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yeah its a beast!! i'm getting 6800 with a 26x10 xoar prop. I just fly normally at 1/4 throttle but it is fun to go vertical when ever I feel like doing so. on board the cub is a 32 oz fuel tank and normally I fly 20 mins and have plenty of fuel left so it isn't bad on fuel either.
