DA50 needle settings
02-24-2007 | 03:02 PM
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DA50 needle settings
I need to know the base starting settings for both the high speed and low speed needles. How many turns are you happiest with?
Thanks,
Doug
Thanks,
Doug
02-24-2007 | 03:11 PM
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RE: DA50 needle settings
straight from the owners manual
Settings will vary with altitude, temperature, humidity, fuel, carburetor variances, etc. A
general starting point is: 1-5/8’s open on the Low needle, 1-7/8’s open on the High needle.
general starting point is: 1-5/8’s open on the Low needle, 1-7/8’s open on the High needle.
02-24-2007 | 06:35 PM
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RE: DA50 needle settings
Thanks a lot. Turned out the throttle push-rod had come loose on the servo and the spring had the throttle full closed. I could get an occassional two blade fire, then nothing. Thought I had completely lost my mind and memory on how to start the engine I have 60 flights on. Got the needles close out in the front yard, but it's getting almost dark and I don't want to completely annoy the neighbors.
Doug
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02-24-2007 | 09:04 PM
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RE: DA50 needle settings
whoops....
glad it worked out....
just make sure that either someone was holding the plane or it was a SOLID test stand... while your throttle was closed... I've seen airplanes start with the throttle stuck full open...
Thank God someone was holding the plane
glad it worked out....
just make sure that either someone was holding the plane or it was a SOLID test stand... while your throttle was closed... I've seen airplanes start with the throttle stuck full open...
Thank God someone was holding the plane
