VT 80
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VT 80
Hi,
About to pull the trigger on the VT 80, was wondering about the following
1) Diesel Operation, is anyone running this engine on diesel?
2) Noise level - Is this a really noisy engine, my installation is in an open configuration, will it be noisier than the other engines out there?
3) Plan to mount it in a Shulman Turbinator. Good Choice? Adequate Power etc?
Thanks in Advance for inputs in the matter of the above.
Cheers
Ravi
About to pull the trigger on the VT 80, was wondering about the following
1) Diesel Operation, is anyone running this engine on diesel?
2) Noise level - Is this a really noisy engine, my installation is in an open configuration, will it be noisier than the other engines out there?
3) Plan to mount it in a Shulman Turbinator. Good Choice? Adequate Power etc?
Thanks in Advance for inputs in the matter of the above.
Cheers
Ravi
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RE: VT 80
Mine is mounted in a PST Reaction, and I swear for this engine.
Takes approx. 40-45 secs. to start. Not a noisy engine. I fly it
at half throttle most of the time. It doesn't need more except
for any procedure. Usually I end with half tank full. I would recommend
it to anyone.
ENT
Takes approx. 40-45 secs. to start. Not a noisy engine. I fly it
at half throttle most of the time. It doesn't need more except
for any procedure. Usually I end with half tank full. I would recommend
it to anyone.
ENT
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RE: VT 80
I also have a VT80 but have not installed in a plane yet just did a couple of bench test runs, I suggest you postyour question in the main
jet forum where more people will see it. Therewas one person thatposted awhile back that theirs ran fine on diesel.
jet forum where more people will see it. Therewas one person thatposted awhile back that theirs ran fine on diesel.
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RE: VT 80
Hi,
I have my VT-80 in a modified Hotspot. I have 35 flights on it so far and I love this engine. Fast start sequence, good throttle response and good fuel economy. I have run it on both Jet A-1 and diesel and apart from the smell, I can't tell the differance. It is however, a bit picky on the oil. It some times get sticky when run on 2-stroke oil, making the next start fuzzy with manual turning on the compressor needed.
A clip from one of the flights last summer: http://youtu.be/6uiPBTQTJgM
I have my VT-80 in a modified Hotspot. I have 35 flights on it so far and I love this engine. Fast start sequence, good throttle response and good fuel economy. I have run it on both Jet A-1 and diesel and apart from the smell, I can't tell the differance. It is however, a bit picky on the oil. It some times get sticky when run on 2-stroke oil, making the next start fuzzy with manual turning on the compressor needed.
A clip from one of the flights last summer: http://youtu.be/6uiPBTQTJgM