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engine cut-out
I just got my first scratch built plane up and flying it was a Dazzler. I had one successful flight then on the second flight I started to do maneuvers and the motor cut-out. I believe it was caused from the pick up in the tank not getting to the fuel. The plane was doing a loop then an aileron role, leveled out made a left turn, sputtered then cut out. The motor was a .40 LA the tank was 6 oz. Is that the reason and if it is how do I fix it, if not the reason what could it be. I also have a external fuel filler in the line up. Thank you, E
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RE: engine cut-out
ORIGINAL: perrye I just got my first scratch built plane up and flying it was a Dazzler. I had one successful flight then on the second flight I started to do maneuvers and the motor cut-out. I believe it was caused from the pick up in the tank not getting to the fuel. The plane was doing a loop then an aileron role, leveled out made a left turn, sputtered then cut out. The motor was a .40 LA the tank was 6 oz. Is that the reason and if it is how do I fix it, if not the reason what could it be. I also have a external fuel filler in the line up. Thank you, E |
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If your scratch built has metal gears and tracks it may be a little to heavy to do a loop and aileron role and then go immediately into a left turn :D
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think your left track tension is off and turet treverse motor needs servicing. :eek:
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the only things that fly on this forum are funny answers .
regards pete |
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we could make one of them russian flying tanks that ive seen on the military channel that was on the drawing board I think they tested one and found that the consept was not worth it . ya a t34 with wings
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Water in fuel. Check your fuel/water separator! :D
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I would have used the 8 oz tank instead of the 6oz, you clearly underestimated your fuel economy.
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Shorten the pick up tube' and roll the plane by hand and make sure it will flex to all points on the tank and does not hang up.
Greg |
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that's it! gotta be the fuel tank...most tanks only get 3-4 gallons per mile and flying requires a lot more. :D
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I don't know, I think you were onto something there with the left track tension. Maybe adding a link to the left side would correct the problem :)
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Ahhh you guy's kill me.
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lol, dont be harsh. he made a simple mistake - thats all! how about if you started talking about track tensioning in the plane section! how would you like it! :D
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what would the world be with out humor:D:D
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