DA-50R question?
02-17-2005 | 08:11 PM
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DA-50R question?
Hi. What kind of muffler is the one that is for sale at desertaircraft.com for the DA-50R? Is it a Pitts muffler? I want to buy a DA-50 for a Greatplanes Pitts Special and a pitts muffler would look great.
I have never had a gas engine before, only glow. So, how different are gas engines from glow engines? Are they more difficult to tune?
Thanks,
Paul
I have never had a gas engine before, only glow. So, how different are gas engines from glow engines? Are they more difficult to tune?
Thanks,
Paul
02-17-2005 | 10:34 PM
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RE: DA-50R question?
Nevermind my last post, I found a good Bisson Pitts muffler. So, are gas engines harder to tune than glow engines?
-Paul
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02-18-2005 | 08:47 AM
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RE: DA-50R question?
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Nevermind my last post, I found a good Bisson Pitts muffler. So, are gas engines harder to tune than glow engines?
-Paul
Nevermind my last post, I found a good Bisson Pitts muffler. So, are gas engines harder to tune than glow engines?
-Paul
I know you found your muffler but heres another good Pitts muffler as well >
http://slimlineproducts.com/online_shop/giant_scale.htm
02-19-2005 | 07:49 AM
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RE: DA-50R question?
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Doug,
I can't read the weight of that Pitts in the picture you posted.
Could you please clarify?
Shawn
Doug,
I can't read the weight of that Pitts in the picture you posted.
Could you please clarify?
Shawn
02-22-2005 | 03:12 PM
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RE: DA-50R question?
I have a DA-50R, great engine.
I have the stock DA muffler and am looking to reduce noise level. Any suggestions on the Slimline, Bisson or other solutions.
I have also planned on trying a 3 bladed prop for noise reduction.
Jim
I have the stock DA muffler and am looking to reduce noise level. Any suggestions on the Slimline, Bisson or other solutions.
I have also planned on trying a 3 bladed prop for noise reduction.
Jim
02-22-2005 | 07:39 PM
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I started out with the stock DA muffler also. I put on a Slimline Pitts and it is soooooooooooooo much better. 
Not near as loud, and the engine now has a purr sound instead of a bark.
Not near as loud, and the engine now has a purr sound instead of a bark.
02-23-2005 | 06:32 PM
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Paul,
I have a few Da50s, I might be at the basin this weekend and I can show you my setup. The DA50 is very easy to setup and run, Setting the needles are easy and not as fussy as a glow engine. I can walk you through the starting procedure too. Let me know what day you are going to fly. Sorry about your P51. Going gas was the smartest thing I have ever done in RC.
Joe
I have a few Da50s, I might be at the basin this weekend and I can show you my setup. The DA50 is very easy to setup and run, Setting the needles are easy and not as fussy as a glow engine. I can walk you through the starting procedure too. Let me know what day you are going to fly. Sorry about your P51. Going gas was the smartest thing I have ever done in RC.
Joe
02-25-2005 | 05:09 AM
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RE: DA-50R question?
Cool! I'll see ya at the Basin this weekend! I'll be there from friday to sunday on the afternoons. Thanks for offering your help Joe!
-Paul
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02-25-2005 | 05:15 AM
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RE: DA-50R question?
Hey what do you guys think the best gas/oil mix for the DA-50? The one I bought only have about 30oz of gas ran through it and still needs break in. Whats a good gas/oil ratio for break in and after break in?
Thanks!
-Paul
Thanks!
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03-03-2005 | 09:52 PM
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RE: DA-50R question?
I just recieved my DA-50 this afternoon and there's one thing that worries me. The braided ignition wire was a slight tear on it where it connects to the cap. Only the metal part is a bit torn but the actual wire inside looks ok. Manual says it can cause radio interferance and thats what worries me. You guys think it will work ok or should I send it back?
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03-12-2005 | 01:58 PM
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RE: DA-50R question?
Hello all,
I've been losing sleep trying to figure out which 50cc to go with. This will be my first go around with gasoline engines and it looks like the DA 50 is going to be my choice. I have a few questions if somebody would like to tackle them. 1.) Is the ignition battery powered and if so what size battery are you going with? 2.) How long is the flight time on a single charge? 3.) How long do you break the engine in before you put it in the air? 4.) Do you run a 2 or 3 blade prop for noise reduction? 5.) Does a Pitts style muffler give more power and better noise reduction?. Thanks to anyone who can help me out with these questions.........Scooter
I've been losing sleep trying to figure out which 50cc to go with. This will be my first go around with gasoline engines and it looks like the DA 50 is going to be my choice. I have a few questions if somebody would like to tackle them. 1.) Is the ignition battery powered and if so what size battery are you going with? 2.) How long is the flight time on a single charge? 3.) How long do you break the engine in before you put it in the air? 4.) Do you run a 2 or 3 blade prop for noise reduction? 5.) Does a Pitts style muffler give more power and better noise reduction?. Thanks to anyone who can help me out with these questions.........Scooter
03-12-2005 | 03:39 PM
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Hello all,
I've been losing sleep trying to figure out which 50cc to go with. This will be my first go around with gasoline engines and it looks like the DA 50 is going to be my choice. I have a few questions if somebody would like to tackle them. 1.) Is the ignition battery powered and if so what size battery are you going with? 2.) How long is the flight time on a single charge? 3.) How long do you break the engine in before you put it in the air? 4.) Do you run a 2 or 3 blade prop for noise reduction? 5.) Does a Pitts style muffler give more power and better noise reduction?. Thanks to anyone who can help me out with these questions.........Scooter
Hello all,
I've been losing sleep trying to figure out which 50cc to go with. This will be my first go around with gasoline engines and it looks like the DA 50 is going to be my choice. I have a few questions if somebody would like to tackle them. 1.) Is the ignition battery powered and if so what size battery are you going with? 2.) How long is the flight time on a single charge? 3.) How long do you break the engine in before you put it in the air? 4.) Do you run a 2 or 3 blade prop for noise reduction? 5.) Does a Pitts style muffler give more power and better noise reduction?. Thanks to anyone who can help me out with these questions.........Scooter
1 yes the ignition is battery powered, I am using 1650 NiMH packs
2 a long time, I have never needed to recharge at the field.
3 you set the needles "slightly" rich and fly it, no extended ground brake in required.
4 I have only used the DA recommended 22-8 menz-s
5 The stock DA exhaust is not really a muffler, just an exhaust diverter, it has no baffling. I am using the slimline pitts muffler and I don't find it loud. However canister and tunned pipes are rumored to be quieter.
03-17-2005 | 03:03 AM
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RE: DA-50R question?
ORIGINAL: SPACE SCOOTER
Hello all,
I've been losing sleep trying to figure out which 50cc to go with. This will be my first go around with gasoline engines and it looks like the DA 50 is going to be my choice. I have a few questions if somebody would like to tackle them. 1.) Is the ignition battery powered and if so what size battery are you going with? 2.) How long is the flight time on a single charge? 3.) How long do you break the engine in before you put it in the air? 4.) Do you run a 2 or 3 blade prop for noise reduction? 5.) Does a Pitts style muffler give more power and better noise reduction?. Thanks to anyone who can help me out with these questions.........Scooter
Hello all,
I've been losing sleep trying to figure out which 50cc to go with. This will be my first go around with gasoline engines and it looks like the DA 50 is going to be my choice. I have a few questions if somebody would like to tackle them. 1.) Is the ignition battery powered and if so what size battery are you going with? 2.) How long is the flight time on a single charge? 3.) How long do you break the engine in before you put it in the air? 4.) Do you run a 2 or 3 blade prop for noise reduction? 5.) Does a Pitts style muffler give more power and better noise reduction?. Thanks to anyone who can help me out with these questions.........Scooter
2. 5 - 6 12-minute flights per ignition charge
3. Just adjust a little rich and take off...
4. I don't need noise reduction, I use 23x8 Mejzlik. 3 blade will help to reduce noise.
5. Can't compare, because I use only Pitts.
