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Forum: RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros
09-14-2017, 06:57 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,315
Posted By Doug Kaiser

Optical Kill Switch Causing Receiver to Cycle Off and On

On my new gasser set up I have one battery that runs the receiver and another battery that runs the ignition. Connected to the ignition is an optical kill switch. When I turn the optical kill switch...
Forum: RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros
08-26-2017, 09:27 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 689
Posted By Doug Kaiser

Aileron Servo Twitching While Mid Throttle

New one for me. I was doing a throttle test prior to flight and noticed that at about mid-throttle (nitro) the right aileron (analog servo) flaps up and down erratically. Thoughts?
Forum: Beginners
06-01-2016, 06:17 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,739
Posted By Doug Kaiser

Thanks for the input, both ways. Let's assume I...

Thanks for the input, both ways. Let's assume I did use a tachometer, how do you know what the high end and low end RPM should be?
Forum: RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros
06-01-2016, 06:14 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 584
Posted By Doug Kaiser

Gear and flaps don't work with trainer mode DX6 and DX6i

I have a Spektrum DX6 and my son has the DX6i. My son recently got a B-17 that has retractable gear and flaps. Until he get's the hang of his new plane, I'll use the trainer mode to help him along....
Forum: Beginners
05-30-2016, 04:21 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,739
Posted By Doug Kaiser

How do you know it's too lean on a 4-Stroke?

I'm new to 4-stroke engines but not new to glow. Does a 4-stroke engine follow to same rules as a 2-stroke when it comes to lean and rich. For example, when at full throttle and you pinch the fuel...
Forum: RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros
05-25-2016, 06:10 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 546
Posted By Doug Kaiser

Anyone try no name servos on eBay?

Has anyone tried these no name brand servos on eBay?...
Forum: Beginners
05-17-2016, 08:31 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,556
Posted By Doug Kaiser

Ok, got it! :)

Ok, got it! :)
Forum: Beginners
05-17-2016, 08:14 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,947
Posted By Doug Kaiser

Buy the Apprentice RTF and then get the Phoenix...

Buy the Apprentice RTF and then get the Phoenix flight simulator software (just buy the software and not the software/radio combo because the Apprentice RTF will include a radio). The Phoenix...
Forum: Beginners
05-17-2016, 07:49 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,556
Posted By Doug Kaiser

Interesting. Never knew that an engine...

Interesting. Never knew that an engine could/would run backwards. Good to know. Ok, so with all of that being said, correct me if I am wrong. An electric starter turns counterclockwise to start the...
Forum: Beginners
05-16-2016, 08:13 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,732
Posted By Doug Kaiser

I ran the engine through a full gallon of fuel....

I ran the engine through a full gallon of fuel. still having issues. I went back to the hobby store to get more fuel, but they were out of the fuel that I had bought previously so I tried a different...
Forum: Beginners
05-14-2016, 04:38 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,556
Posted By Doug Kaiser

Prop keeps spinning off!

When I go to start my glow engine, the electric starter keeps spinning the prop off. I'm putting on the prop good and tight. What am I doing wrong? Thoughts?
Forum: Beginners
05-13-2016, 09:33 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,438
Posted By Doug Kaiser

It's an Evolution engine, so the needle valve is...

It's an Evolution engine, so the needle valve is towards the back and then there is a fuel line between the needle valve and the carb. I notice these tiny bubbles between the needle valve and carb.
Forum: Beginners
05-12-2016, 07:50 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,438
Posted By Doug Kaiser

Bubbles in fuel line. Would Bubbleless Clunk help?

I have noticed that on full throttle I get bubbles in my fuel line which appears to cause very minor sputters in the engine (.46 glow). Is this normal and would something like the O.S. Bubbleless...
Forum: Beginners
05-08-2016, 06:04 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 363
Posted By Doug Kaiser

3S 3200mAh instead of 3S 1800mAh?

I got the Freewing B-17 for my son. It requires two 3S 1800mAh Lipos. I already have several 3S 3200mAh Lipos. What are the chances that I could use the lipos that I already have?
Forum: Beginners
05-06-2016, 08:15 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,048
Posted By Doug Kaiser

Not knocking in electrics, but there is a certain...

Not knocking in electrics, but there is a certain thrill that goes with a glow/gas engine.
Forum: Beginners
05-06-2016, 07:50 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 25,362
Posted By Doug Kaiser

Thanks for all of the info! I do already know...

Thanks for all of the info! I do already know that the pushrods do not move fluidly. There is a tube that the pushrods go through. I guess the tube acts as guide? There's a little friction due to the...
Forum: Beginners
05-05-2016, 07:48 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 25,362
Posted By Doug Kaiser

Not to be dense, but you are talking to a newbie....

Not to be dense, but you are talking to a newbie. What is meant by "stiff linkage"?
Forum: Beginners
05-04-2016, 12:07 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 741
Posted By Doug Kaiser

Remove fly wheel and go from 3-blade prop to 2-blade prop will it increase power?

For my Alpha 40, I have the Evolution Power System which is basically an Evolution .46 engine that comes with a flywheel and a 3-blade prop. The flywheel and prop are supposed to help the engine run...
Forum: Beginners
05-04-2016, 11:43 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,048
Posted By Doug Kaiser

I took my Alpha 40 up for it's first flight last...

I took my Alpha 40 up for it's first flight last night. Went pretty good. The Alpha 40 is heavier than my electrics (my electrics are not very big) the extra weight mostly translated to a longer...
Forum: Beginners
05-04-2016, 11:19 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 25,362
Posted By Doug Kaiser

They are analog servos.

They are analog servos.
Forum: Beginners
05-03-2016, 03:15 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 25,362
Posted By Doug Kaiser

Servos making buzzing noise.

When I switch the power on, the servos (can't figure out which one) makes a buzzing noise, like it's not at rest. What do I need to do?
Forum: Beginners
05-03-2016, 09:23 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 456
Posted By Doug Kaiser

Yes, that's the one. Thanks for the input. I'll...

Yes, that's the one. Thanks for the input. I'll just pony up and go with the manufacturer's recommendations.
Forum: Beginners
05-02-2016, 12:55 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 456
Posted By Doug Kaiser

Can I use the electronics from Apprentice 15e for Super Stearman?

I came into a Great Planes Super Stearman (for free). I already have two Apprentice 15's and could use parts from one. Can I use the electronics from the Apprentice for the Super Stearman? I have no...
Forum: Beginners
04-30-2016, 03:03 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,656
Posted By Doug Kaiser

Difference Between Silicone and Tygon?

I saw these two fuel lines at the hobby store and was wondering about the application for each? Is one better than the other? One for gas and the other nitro?
Forum: Beginners
04-29-2016, 11:16 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,732
Posted By Doug Kaiser

It would be nice if it was "Lean turn to the...

It would be nice if it was "Lean turn to the Left" and "Rich turn to the Right", but that would be too easy. It's opposite. I've done three different engine test on the ground and think I have it...
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