SkyKnight

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I finally got around to getting this video to YouTube. No sales pitch. Please pardon the poor video. I don't have the patience for that stuff. Just posting for those interested. Note the performance and throttle changes.

http://youtu.be/BL-piBEvUr0

smitty1001

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With all due respect, what exactly are we watching for in this video? The kingcat seems to behave as it would with ANY engine above 160 size? While it is a great testbed for engine access, etc. keep in mind that most people with these motors are more than likely interested in a reliable engine to fly their non-flying wing scale models with reliability. Redman is a standup guy by anyone's account and we all wish him the best. I've owned two jetcats myself and they were fine until they needed to be sent in for non-user-related repair. I'm just not sure that Jetcat would be my #2 or even #3 choice these days. I am however happy that 180 owners may have some hope now.

SkyKnight

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Smitty1001. The intent of the video is to demonstrate the throttle response and power output the P180RX is delivering. Yes, the video quality is poor so it might help to turn the volume up a lil. Although the flight demonstration is quite impressive, the maneuvers he is putting the plane through require multiple throttle changes and power settings; like for the stall turns etc. As for reliability, the conditions that day were pretty miserable, just as he was hoping for. As stated earlier, this was his third stop across the country to fly, test, and demonstrate just that, reliability in various climate conditions. Let's keep in mind, John could have very easily sat back and let JetCat figure out the problem by themselves.

jetnuno

Hi

So, can anyone enlighten us in what the "fix" consists of?

BR

sc0tt

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Does anything need to be tweaked on the newer versions that were purchased post "recall" ? (specifically for me s/n 180760 and above)

In the limits menu, I assume the Barom Auto Tune should be set for both Idle&Ramp-Set ?
Both IdleThr & FullThr Response are default to Fast - is that ok or do both need to be set to Normal ?
Any other settings need to be adjusted?

Getting ready to run mine for the first time & want it set right from the start. Don't need any additional surprises on a maiden flight.

Thanks...Scott

leider

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I send my 180 Rx for the recall fix, still in the box.
Reading this thread I'm confused, there is another fix ? need to be send back again ?

Daniel

jetpilot

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You need to run the engine right now in the hot humid summer. I had an engine that ran fine in the spring and then wouldn't run in the summer. if theres a problem, it will run rough. you wont be able to take off I don't think. or at least I couldn't.
My other P180 ran fine in spring and hot humid summer.
Scott