The BEST Smoke System
05-18-2006, 10:05 AM
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RE: The BEST Smoke System
well that all depends on what smoke oil you use....some you get far more than others.
Diesel fuel= BIg Mess
Diesel and transmission fluid=Big Mess
Mineral Oil= Big Mess
Super Dry= not to bad, easily cleaned up
Almag Oil= not to bad, easily cleaned up
I am sure guys have a million different recipes for smoke oil, personally I like almag oil, makes really thick long lasting ultra white smoke. I haev actually flown my plane in such a manner I haev been able to create a knot in teh sky with the smoke!
Diesel fuel= BIg Mess
Diesel and transmission fluid=Big Mess
Mineral Oil= Big Mess
Super Dry= not to bad, easily cleaned up
Almag Oil= not to bad, easily cleaned up
I am sure guys have a million different recipes for smoke oil, personally I like almag oil, makes really thick long lasting ultra white smoke. I haev actually flown my plane in such a manner I haev been able to create a knot in teh sky with the smoke!
05-21-2006, 12:52 PM
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RE: The BEST Smoke System
I've been very pleased with my new TME programmable pump - about 100 smoking flights so far (a lot of smoke from that plane) - the biggest problem is getting the programming right, but for any electric pump getting the flow rate to throttle setting is always going to be a challenge (I mean if you want to have tons of smoke, and a minimal clean up) .
I have used the previous TME (simple smoke) pump for more than 8 years - and overall I would say I was not terribly happy with it, but the new one is excellent!
I have used the previous TME (simple smoke) pump for more than 8 years - and overall I would say I was not terribly happy with it, but the new one is excellent!
05-21-2006, 03:38 PM
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how do you program the mix? I have a RD8000 and would have to use channel 8, which is operated by a switch. This channel has endpoint and center adjustment that can be done. I'm guessing that I would use the throttle as the Master and the #8 as the Slave.
05-22-2006, 02:14 PM
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Interesting thread. I have used the Don Harris pumps for years with Zero problems.
Of course, the supply of DH pumps is zero (as far as I can tell), so I've been searching for an alternate.
I bought one of the programmable PowerBox pumps from AI. It pumps fine, and seems similar to the DH .. BUT .. the entire range of programmable flow occurs over a very very small range of proportional channel travel .. to the point where it's virtually impossible to adjust the flow rate smoothly.
Are others having this problem? Am I missing something?
Dave
Of course, the supply of DH pumps is zero (as far as I can tell), so I've been searching for an alternate.
I bought one of the programmable PowerBox pumps from AI. It pumps fine, and seems similar to the DH .. BUT .. the entire range of programmable flow occurs over a very very small range of proportional channel travel .. to the point where it's virtually impossible to adjust the flow rate smoothly.
Are others having this problem? Am I missing something?
Dave
05-28-2006, 09:57 PM
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RE: The BEST Smoke System
Hey Guys.... I just Installed a Sullivan Skywriter and fired her up today 4.8v battery, 20oz tank, and Superdry Smoke oil. A short video, nothing fancy... Check it out. http://media.putfile.com/Smoke-On
05-29-2006, 07:53 PM
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Finished the install and started it up. Plenty of smoke at just above idle and half throttle where I fly most of the time. Actually, plenty across the whole throttle range. I'll get some pics tomorrow, the rain came in before my assistant arrived to help with taking them.
05-30-2006, 07:43 PM
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I just grabbed a jug of Super Dry (spelling?) off the shelf. Seems to work good.
Here's some pics. These pics cost me $60.00. When I was putting the plane back in the garage, the prop tip caught the brick moulding around the garage door and cracked it![:@]
Here's some pics. These pics cost me $60.00. When I was putting the plane back in the garage, the prop tip caught the brick moulding around the garage door and cracked it![:@]
06-14-2006, 07:37 PM
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RE: The BEST Smoke System
I have a Sullivan Smoke system. Works great. I have a 2 cell lipo running it. Here it is on my 35% Edge/DA100. http://www.mikerc.com/video/Edge%20Flying%206-18-05.wmv
Using Super Dri. I am planning on putting one in a GP Stearman with a Saito 125. Should be cool.
Using Super Dri. I am planning on putting one in a GP Stearman with a Saito 125. Should be cool.
07-23-2006, 05:31 AM
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RE: The BEST Smoke System
if you think the previous planes smoked quite good wait till you see QQS's Yak 54 turboprop
at Yoe Nall 2006 http://www.somenzini.com/downloads/videos/qqturbine.wmv
at Yoe Nall 2006 http://www.somenzini.com/downloads/videos/qqturbine.wmv
07-23-2006, 07:10 AM
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Jet engines put out alot of heat which makes for great smoke.
[quotewell that all depends on what smoke oil you use....some you get far more than others.
Diesel fuel= BIg Mess
Diesel and transmission fluid=Big Mess
Mineral Oil= Big Mess
Super Dry= not to bad, easily cleaned up
Almag Oil= not to bad, easily cleaned up
I am sure guys have a million different recipes for smoke oil, personally I like almag oil, makes really thick long lasting ultra white smoke. I haev actually flown my plane in such a manner I haev been able to create a knot in teh sky with the smoke!
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What is Almag oil and is it cheaper than Super Dri? Where do you get it?
[quotewell that all depends on what smoke oil you use....some you get far more than others.
Diesel fuel= BIg Mess
Diesel and transmission fluid=Big Mess
Mineral Oil= Big Mess
Super Dry= not to bad, easily cleaned up
Almag Oil= not to bad, easily cleaned up
I am sure guys have a million different recipes for smoke oil, personally I like almag oil, makes really thick long lasting ultra white smoke. I haev actually flown my plane in such a manner I haev been able to create a knot in teh sky with the smoke!
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What is Almag oil and is it cheaper than Super Dri? Where do you get it?
08-07-2006, 05:28 PM
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Ok, im using Diesel + Redex additive and getting reasonable smoke but nothing like as much smoke as you guys are. What is this Almag and Super Dry oil (i mean chemically rather than brand names) and where does it come from? I need to find a source in the UK...
08-07-2006, 05:38 PM
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08-08-2006, 04:19 AM
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The only thing that would concern me about running of the rx is what happens if the smoke sys fails with a large current draw (stalled motor etc..) This may starve your rx and crash the model. For the sake of a few more ounces i think id prefer the security of a seperate pack...
08-08-2006, 12:16 PM
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wheres the cheapest place to order superdri?
how beautiful that turbine yak is.... i wish i could get my smoke system to make really clean offs like his does. I bet hes using 10+ oz a min
how beautiful that turbine yak is.... i wish i could get my smoke system to make really clean offs like his does. I bet hes using 10+ oz a min