Raptor 50 loses power at WOT
03-22-2008, 05:51 PM
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Raptor 50 loses power at WOT
My Raptor 50 has about 3 gallons of fuel through it, I am trying to set up fine tune now. Hovers great at steady RPM, however when I go to WOT and hold it, it goes up about 150ft and then the motor seems to labour and vibrate, then will start to lose power. Is this a "too rich" problem or "too lean", or maybe not enough head speed ? I have 615 carbon fiber blades and using cool poer 15%. Any suggestions
03-22-2008, 07:28 PM
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RE: Raptor 50 loses power at WOT
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My Raptor 50 has about 3 gallons of fuel through it, I am trying to set up fine tune now. Hovers great at steady RPM, however when I go to WOT and hold it, it goes up about 150ft and then the motor seems to labour and vibrate, then will start to lose power. Is this a "too rich" problem or "too lean", or maybe not enough head speed ? I have 615 carbon fiber blades and using cool poer 15%. Any suggestions
My Raptor 50 has about 3 gallons of fuel through it, I am trying to set up fine tune now. Hovers great at steady RPM, however when I go to WOT and hold it, it goes up about 150ft and then the motor seems to labour and vibrate, then will start to lose power. Is this a "too rich" problem or "too lean", or maybe not enough head speed ? I have 615 carbon fiber blades and using cool poer 15%. Any suggestions
03-23-2008, 08:17 AM
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RE: Raptor 50 loses power at WOT
Under 10 isnt enough to properly load a 50, should be atleast 10.
http://www.raptortechnique.com has a systematic tuning guide. In general if you hit throttle hold and it doesn't settle to idle quickly and "machine guns" on the way down its too lean.
http://www.raptortechnique.com has a systematic tuning guide. In general if you hit throttle hold and it doesn't settle to idle quickly and "machine guns" on the way down its too lean.
03-24-2008, 03:14 AM
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RE: Raptor 50 loses power at WOT
Doh![sm=idea.gif]I shoulda knowed that! Actually, this is the first time I have heard it used, despite being both interested in helis, and a member here for about 2 years. Just shows to go ya, the learning never stops!
