Which fuel for 160T?
02-23-2006 | 09:36 AM
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Which fuel for 160T?
Hi All,
Which fuel would be best for an OS 160T Gemini. Not name brand, as that starts all kinds of wars, and we do not need any more of those Now. But rather what nitro % or lack thereof would be useful for flying a Sig 300XS. I'm not contemplating any kind of Radical or 3D, but a general retired type of flying!
Having flown Saito's and YS's for years, I understand the "NEED FOR NITRO". But in my more relaxed state of retirement, I'm wondering what to use?
Thanx
Mic
Which fuel would be best for an OS 160T Gemini. Not name brand, as that starts all kinds of wars, and we do not need any more of those Now. But rather what nitro % or lack thereof would be useful for flying a Sig 300XS. I'm not contemplating any kind of Radical or 3D, but a general retired type of flying!
Having flown Saito's and YS's for years, I understand the "NEED FOR NITRO". But in my more relaxed state of retirement, I'm wondering what to use?
Thanx
Mic
02-23-2006 | 10:56 AM
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RE: Which fuel for 160T?
No need for anything above 15% nitro; I wouldn't go less than 10%.
Some guys swear by 30% Heli fuel for their four-strokes for more kick doing 3D stuff, but it certainly isn't necessary...
Some guys swear by 30% Heli fuel for their four-strokes for more kick doing 3D stuff, but it certainly isn't necessary...
02-24-2006 | 09:33 AM
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RE: Which fuel for 160T?
Any decent brand of fuel with 10 to 15 percent of nitro would be just fine. Any more than 15% nitro is a waste of money with that engine. They are sweet running engines. Don't forget to check the valve clearances before you start it for the first time, mine were way off right out of the box.
