Xicoy turbines?
11-24-2023, 09:26 AM
#26
We get free jet-a from a local maintenance place, saves them paying hazmat to haul it off after they drain tanks, pull up and fill up 2 55 gallon drums at a time, you bring your oil and the club fills up the jet-a.
Diesel is dirty and mucks up the motors eventually. Not sure jet-a is much better. I guess I'm lucky, the local gas station sells K1 for under 6 bux a gallon too.
Diesel is dirty and mucks up the motors eventually. Not sure jet-a is much better. I guess I'm lucky, the local gas station sells K1 for under 6 bux a gallon too.
11-30-2023, 07:47 AM
#27
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Jack - I have asked the same questions and so we're clear I want to use Xicoy but I fly at an elevation of 5500ft, sometimes density alt can be as high as 9500ft. I personally saw the Xicoy120 been used my field and not great results. The other issue for me is I see Diesel is allowed but not recommended, Kero is $10 for 1gal, so not cheap by any means. For me the x195 and the x240 are of interest, but until someone has the answers and has tested them at higher alts, not worth the risk.
Thx in advance
12-01-2023, 02:48 PM
#31
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You should, I have a SW 190 in my BVM F-18 and does a good job power wise, although spool up time to 100% power is a few few seconds, I wish it was quicker.
As for the X120, flame out, hot starts. He was using diesel and it seemed the turbine didn't like it.
As for the X120, flame out, hot starts. He was using diesel and it seemed the turbine didn't like it.
12-02-2023, 06:43 AM
#33
Have you tried changing the numbers on your 190 for spool up and down time? You should be able to get that 190 to spool up and down pretty quick depending on your alt.
12-02-2023, 02:23 PM
#34
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Oh yes lol, but for higher alt and Swiwin there is a fine line between adjusting the values getting a flame out in the wrong moment especially with goarounds. I've seen it happen and it's never pretty.
Swiwin and Xicoy at sea level they have amazing spool up times, Xicoy seem to be quicker, most jet fliers will never understand that Colorado sitting at 5,500ft above sea level areas like it, when factor in density alt and higher temps your close 8000ft+ and that plays a huge factor on how these turbines preform, its day and night.
Same with any scale aircraft, sports jets are not effected too much but scale jets you got to be on the ball. That's why for me I have several delta wing jets for here, it's pitch and power for landings, scales jets your working it all the way to the runway, you got to be on it.
Swiwin and Xicoy at sea level they have amazing spool up times, Xicoy seem to be quicker, most jet fliers will never understand that Colorado sitting at 5,500ft above sea level areas like it, when factor in density alt and higher temps your close 8000ft+ and that plays a huge factor on how these turbines preform, its day and night.
Same with any scale aircraft, sports jets are not effected too much but scale jets you got to be on the ball. That's why for me I have several delta wing jets for here, it's pitch and power for landings, scales jets your working it all the way to the runway, you got to be on it.
12-04-2023, 11:16 AM
#35
YOU CAN’T BEAT XICOY for thrust to weight. They are light and also very efficient, so fly longer on the same fuel or require less fuel (and associated weight) for a given amount of flight time. See the independent comparison tables in the back of any RCJI mag for the data. The difference between Xicoy and most other brands is significant.
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12-04-2023, 12:03 PM
#36
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YOU CAN’T BEAAT XICOY for thrust to weight. They are light and also very efficient, so fly longer on the same fuel or require less fuel (and associated weight) for a given amount of flight time. See the independent comparison tables in the back of any RCJI mag for the data. The difference between Xicoy and most other brands is significant.
I like Xicoy turbines.
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12-04-2023, 01:01 PM
#37
YOU CAN’T BEAAT XICOY for thrust to weight. They are light and also very efficient, so fly longer on the same fuel or require less fuel (and associated weight) for a given amount of flight time. See the independent comparison tables in the back of any RCJI mag for the data. The difference between Xicoy and most other brands is significant.
Thanks,
Tone
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