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Old 04-14-2008 | 12:04 PM
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Default Setting-up a F3A plane - Beginner need advise

Hi guys, being new to plane specially this F3A thing I need your advise.

Plane - Leo F3A 110 http://www.raidentech.com/leof3a11068n.html
Engine - TT PRO-120R (9196) 2 stroke http://www.thundertiger.com/product/9196.html
Servos - HS5645MG for rudder & elevator, HS475HB for aileron & HS325HB for throttle.
Prop - APC 14 x 10

Do I really need to use
1. Perry pump. If yes which one is suitable http://www.advantagehobby.com/produc...8&cat=0&page=1 or http://www.advantagehobby.com/produc...1&cat=0&page=1
2. Tune pipe. If yes kindly provide me links for the tune pipe & header that suits the engine and the plane.

Do let me know if I should need other things aswell and thank you all in advance.
Old 04-14-2008 | 01:12 PM
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You shouldn't need a pump.
They recommend a 110 size 4 stroke so perhaps a 120 2 stroke will be more engine than you need.
I would aim more toward about a 90 or so along with a pitts style muffler.
A tuned pipe would look nice slung along the belly but that would be more to set up and get working right. I am not sure if you can rely on muffler pressure with a tuned pipe and if you do use one you may need a pump.
I have used the Perry VP-20 Oscillating pump in the past with good results and you don''t have to tap the crankcase for it to work.
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Thank you Missileman, really appreciate your help and advise. Its time to search the pitts muffler.

Thank you again.
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Default RE: Setting-up a F3A plane - Beginner need advise

Stay away from Pitts Style mufflers. They typically do not provide enough pressure and do not do a good job at providing a quiet setup. A muffled tuned pipe or stock muffler would be better.

I also would recommend the OS 1.20 AX based on past experience.
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Thanks J Lachowski, so tuned pipe is the way to go for my setup. I've found several including the OS 1.20 AX but now need to find the right header [sm=72_72.gif]
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I have one , with a o.s.91 fx , i recommend you to put a 4 stroke like an Old YS 120 OR OS 120 AX .
The tunned pipe , mi OS 91 FX Need it to have a lot of power , if not , thhe plane wil be a trainer.
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Default RE: Setting-up a F3A plane - Beginner need advise

The TT 120RP has a built in pump, so you don't need a perry.
I have the same engine in my Leo on a home made pipe.
Decent power, i'd say.
You will need a header and a pipe.
Where to find'em i don't know. A few years back they were listed on the TT website, but i can not find them now.

some notes:
The prop size you choose is wrong for the engine.
You will need a 16*8 or a 15*10 APC, albeit the landing gear might be slightly short for the 16*8

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Old 04-17-2008 | 12:39 PM
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I think found the tune pipe & header but still waiting confirmation from TT.
http://www.thundertiger4u.com/header-pipe-p-12650.html
http://www.thundertiger4u.com/tuned-pipe-p-12651.html

photos:
http://www.planetahobby.ru/catalog/p...oducts_id=3825
http://planetahobby.ru/catalog/produ...oducts_id=4185

I'll try the 15 x 10 APC prop aswell but the 16 x 8 is too long, it'll hit the ground
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If you don't want to fiddle with the landing gear a 13,4*13,5/3 blade APC will eliminate clearance problems.
It gives very similar performance as the 15*10/2 blade.

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Old 04-18-2008 | 11:58 AM
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Thanks for the tips.

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