How do I start this thing?
10-30-2006 | 02:46 PM
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RE: How do I start this thing?
Dale,
It is not a good idea to run the engine/fan outside of the plane. If something lets go you won't have a fuselage to protect you. Also the engine relies on the ducting to insure adequate airflow around the head. Without proper ducting in place the engine will probably overheat.
Joe
It is not a good idea to run the engine/fan outside of the plane. If something lets go you won't have a fuselage to protect you. Also the engine relies on the ducting to insure adequate airflow around the head. Without proper ducting in place the engine will probably overheat.
Joe
10-30-2006 | 02:49 PM
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RE: How do I start this thing?
I'll start - Ducted fan 101:
1) Don't fly unless the engine is running properly - use the right fuel and plug - most likely McCoy # 9 & Wildcat fan fuel 10% or more for the small K&B - a remote needle will help save you from a lean run - if you don't have one do not completely lean the engine on the ground
2) Let the plane build speed before rotating, retract gear, climb out straight and shallow to build more speed before turning
3) Keep speed up in turns - no "yank and bank"
4) Fly a proper landing approach - on final set up straight nose high approach - adjust descent with throttle while keeping the nose up, flare - keep holding the elevator until the plane settles
5) When using lower throttle settings remember to clear the pipe from time to time to prevent the engine from loading up
1) Don't fly unless the engine is running properly - use the right fuel and plug - most likely McCoy # 9 & Wildcat fan fuel 10% or more for the small K&B - a remote needle will help save you from a lean run - if you don't have one do not completely lean the engine on the ground
2) Let the plane build speed before rotating, retract gear, climb out straight and shallow to build more speed before turning
3) Keep speed up in turns - no "yank and bank"
4) Fly a proper landing approach - on final set up straight nose high approach - adjust descent with throttle while keeping the nose up, flare - keep holding the elevator until the plane settles
5) When using lower throttle settings remember to clear the pipe from time to time to prevent the engine from loading up
10-30-2006 | 04:01 PM
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RE: How do I start this thing?
Joeflyer,
How do you suggest to break-in a new motor? I have run mine, on a bench, with just the motor and fan. Granted it is rich and at a much slower speed but is there a better way?
DAvid
How do you suggest to break-in a new motor? I have run mine, on a bench, with just the motor and fan. Granted it is rich and at a much slower speed but is there a better way?
DAvid
10-30-2006 | 11:36 PM
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RE: How do I start this thing?
Always break in a DF engine in the plane. Run a couple of tank fulls on the ground following proper break in procedure. As soon as the engine will hold a good idle go fly. Keep it rich for the first couple of flights, then gradually lean it out a little for each succeeding flight. By about flight #10 you're to a normal setting.
Joe
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10-31-2006 | 01:41 AM
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From: lockport,
NY
RE: How do I start this thing?
Dig it,
I say again if you need a good fan shroud I have one I will give you, you just pay shipping
I am not using it so it just sits in my shop. it is a turbax 1 but you will have to get a fan
rotor and you will be all set.
Regards,
Dan
I say again if you need a good fan shroud I have one I will give you, you just pay shipping
I am not using it so it just sits in my shop. it is a turbax 1 but you will have to get a fan
rotor and you will be all set.
Regards,
Dan
