DLA 56
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RE: DLA 56
ORIGINAL: JOHNS3D
he is asking about Dla
ORIGINAL: Walt and Sage
I have SIX DL50s and 55s and they run GREAT...
GREAT SERVICE at Valley View R/C... ask for Jody
I have SIX DL50s and 55s and they run GREAT...
GREAT SERVICE at Valley View R/C... ask for Jody
in any combination... If it is a DLA must be VERY NEW ....
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Rather than ask everyone else to buy and try something new, why not do it yourself? Make it your responsibility to take the initiative for a change. Then you can report back all your experiences.
Or you can do a simple search in the gas forum for DLA information. It's there, you just have to exert a little effort.
Or you can do a simple search in the gas forum for DLA information. It's there, you just have to exert a little effort.
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WOW, I stand corrected...learned something new.....Walt
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RE: DLA 56
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Rather than ask everyone else to buy and try something new, why not do it yourself? Make it your responsibility to take the initiative for a change. Then you can report back all your experiences.
Or you can do a simple search in the gas forum for DLA information. It's there, you just have to exert a little effort.
Rather than ask everyone else to buy and try something new, why not do it yourself? Make it your responsibility to take the initiative for a change. Then you can report back all your experiences.
Or you can do a simple search in the gas forum for DLA information. It's there, you just have to exert a little effort.
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There has been a little reluctance in people buying this product. The earlier suggestion to PM Jedijody was good advice.
There has been a little reluctance in people buying this product. The earlier suggestion to PM Jedijody was good advice.
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That's what I'm talking about. Is there a problem with the engine? The reluctance is why I'm asking. I did better than to PM Jody, I called. He was out but I invited him to chime in on this or to call me. This is just a quest for info on something I saw offered here on RCU.
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There has been a little reluctance in people buying this product. The earlier suggestion to PM Jedijody was good advice.
There has been a little reluctance in people buying this product. The earlier suggestion to PM Jedijody was good advice.
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RE: DLA 56
I sent one for test flights which started yesterday.
report I had this morning was started easily, gave good power, went through 4 back to back test flights didn't miss a beat.
More flights happening today.
Haven't got any data yet such as props etc.
Hopefully find out more today.
Paul
report I had this morning was started easily, gave good power, went through 4 back to back test flights didn't miss a beat.
More flights happening today.
Haven't got any data yet such as props etc.
Hopefully find out more today.
Paul
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RE: DLA 56
Hi Guys,
We have now been testing the DLA 56 for a couple of months now and we have been using it at least 3 to 4 flights a session 2 to 3 times a week and so far it has been flawless starts easy hasn't missed a beat hasn't dead sticked nothing...!!
and in the words of the pilot a "joy to fly"
I haven't got any realistic prop/rpm figures but I will be getting the engine back soon for inspection once we have used it a bit more.
The 112 we had one or two issues with it which were very minor and easily corrected,nothing that any other engine didn't suffer from in the early days.
I think it has now had about 4 flights although suffered from a misfire which was corrected with a new ignition module.
Here is a flight vid of the 112 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Vdo479F9n8
Paul
We have now been testing the DLA 56 for a couple of months now and we have been using it at least 3 to 4 flights a session 2 to 3 times a week and so far it has been flawless starts easy hasn't missed a beat hasn't dead sticked nothing...!!
and in the words of the pilot a "joy to fly"
I haven't got any realistic prop/rpm figures but I will be getting the engine back soon for inspection once we have used it a bit more.
The 112 we had one or two issues with it which were very minor and easily corrected,nothing that any other engine didn't suffer from in the early days.
I think it has now had about 4 flights although suffered from a misfire which was corrected with a new ignition module.
Here is a flight vid of the 112 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Vdo479F9n8
Paul
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Hi Guys,
We have now been testing the DLA 56 for a couple of months now and we have been using it at least 3 to 4 flights a session 2 to 3 times a week and so far it has been flawless starts easy hasn't missed a beat hasn't dead sticked nothing...!!
I haven't got any realistic prop/rpm figures but I will be getting the engine back soon for inspection once we have used it a bit more.
Paul
Hi Guys,
We have now been testing the DLA 56 for a couple of months now and we have been using it at least 3 to 4 flights a session 2 to 3 times a week and so far it has been flawless starts easy hasn't missed a beat hasn't dead sticked nothing...!!
I haven't got any realistic prop/rpm figures but I will be getting the engine back soon for inspection once we have used it a bit more.
Paul
A bit odd. Most people manage to obtain some kind of tach values fairly early on. At what point are engines in the UK considered to be worthy of obtaining an rpm value?
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RE: DLA 56
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At what point are engines in the UK considered to be worthy of obtaining an rpm value?
At what point are engines in the UK considered to be worthy of obtaining an rpm value?
Paul knows his engines well too !
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in the UK?? .... you're in muddy waters here Pat
Paul knows his engines well too !
ORIGINAL: Tired Old Man
At what point are engines in the UK considered to be worthy of obtaining an rpm value?
At what point are engines in the UK considered to be worthy of obtaining an rpm value?
Paul knows his engines well too !
No doubt about that
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I would venture a guess it's almost exactly the same as a DLE since they share the same parts. Does the word "clone" have any significance here? That might be a little innaccurate since at least the piston is from the DLE manufacturing process. Just about any engine will run, and that's pretty much a given if only a few things are close enough to correct for combustion to happen. The long term is the area I have concerns about with any brand.
Don't think I'm in muddy waters at all. When someone is trying to push an engine line they are typically eager to get as many high rpm numbers with different props posted as quickly as possible. I do not comprehend holding back on those values for several months or more.
Don't think I'm in muddy waters at all. When someone is trying to push an engine line they are typically eager to get as many high rpm numbers with different props posted as quickly as possible. I do not comprehend holding back on those values for several months or more.
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Do they have hardened cranks or will the bend with the least bump of the ground? I know that a few of the other "cheaper" ones tend to not have a hardened crank. It doesnt matter if it will produce 10hp if it wont last it is useless.
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I just received my DLA-56. I am in the process of finishing up the acft it is in. I am just an average flier with limited funds. when I received the engine, I like what I see. I like the machined crank case. I like the apparent attention to detail it has been given. I like the Walbro carb. So far, in this stage, there is nothing that jumps out at me. I have had FTL engines and won't go that route again. I am taking the leap of faith and trusting my funds to this engine in hopes it will pan out to be a good investment. (lord knows I can't afford to many replacements). I will have it running by hopfully this weekend and I will post my findings with numbers that I get. Once again, I am just your average flier. With average equipment. Take it for what it's worth. Or don't take it at all. If I am satisfied, that's all that matters to me.
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Thanks for the info!!!! I am new to gassers and on a budget. I dont have to have the best of the best to be happy. I am no pro by no means. I look foward to your findings. Who dod you get it from? I am looking at getting one also. Thanks,