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Forum: Gas Engines
07-09-2013, 12:43 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 10,690
Posted By Chris Hinds

RE: Sad day for gas engines - Pe Rievers

May he rest in peace
Forum: Glow Engines
09-01-2004, 02:09 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,732
Posted By Chris Hinds

RE: ENGINE sound level

82dB(A) is the National UK limit for noise from an R/C aircraft. Measurements are taken at all 4 sides of the model, at a distance of 7m (22' roughly) from the model. so at 10' that's about 88dB...
Forum: Gas Engines
09-13-2002, 06:03 AM
Replies: 100
Views: 10,251
Posted By Chris Hinds

A couple of thoughts...

Interesting thread!

The "Aspen" fuel described by ZDZ is a fuel made by Sthil (the outdoor equipment people) for their Saws etc in mainland Europe. European countries are majorly environmentally...
Forum: Glow Engines
08-30-2002, 08:32 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,807
Posted By Chris Hinds

ThunderTiger PRO 36H Prop

oops my bad! sorry.


Chris
Forum: RC Fuels
08-25-2002, 04:50 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 854
Posted By Chris Hinds

Cool smoke trail!!!

Adding more oil will make it smoke more but you will lose power. Wildcat is good fuel, and Jerry is proud that his product is low smoke, certainly it is beneficial to have low smoke in some...
Forum: Gas Engines
08-25-2002, 04:45 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 743
Posted By Chris Hinds

Zen 38 noise anyone achieved 82dB(A)

Hi!

Firstly from one uk modeller to another, you should hear the IMAC gassers at the Nats (b. NOISY!!!)

However onwards to quiet mufflers. A club member with a Zenaoh G38 uses a Krumschied...
Forum: Futaba Radios Direct support forum
08-20-2002, 07:43 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 627
Posted By Chris Hinds

9Z ATV Function

On my 9Z I can get ATV of 140% on all channels EXCEPT Pitch (Helicopter mode). I can only get 110% on this channel and this is where I need much more travel available. Is there something silly I'm...
Forum: Futaba Radios Direct support forum
08-20-2002, 07:37 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 819
Posted By Chris Hinds

9Z Flaperon Function

Thanks very much. Got it sorted using Aileron Differential instead. Coming from the world of JR where the only easy way to do two aileron servos is using Flaperon!

Thanks again

Chris
Forum: Futaba Radios Direct support forum
08-19-2002, 07:19 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 819
Posted By Chris Hinds

9Z Flaperon Function

I have just got my 9Z wc2 and am learning about how to use it. I got the heli side sorted now for what I need, but need an hand with the Air side. A friend wants to try flying his Competition...
Forum: Tips & Techniques
08-08-2002, 10:29 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 597
Posted By Chris Hinds

Model Finish Question

I have a model which has been painted with car paints and then fuel
proofed with regular model fuel proofer. So far this has proved to work
fine and the model has been flying for about a year now...
Forum: Glow Engines
08-04-2002, 05:26 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,319
Posted By Chris Hinds

Major Saito 150 Problem

Thanks for the help here! We have made some progress today despite the *AWFUL* weather. Richening the low speed needle had allowed the engine to keep running through the whole rev range. Only...
Forum: Glow Engines
08-02-2002, 07:37 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,319
Posted By Chris Hinds

Major Saito 150 Problem

A friend is flying a pattern ship with a Saito 150 on the front. Until a few weeks back everything was fine. The flight was easily completed and with a totally reliable engine. Unfortunately the...
Forum: RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros
07-31-2002, 02:18 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,102
Posted By Chris Hinds

selecting the best !

I'm gonna say other and suggest you look for a second hand XP8103 or 8UHPS, maybe even a 9C. Why? Because quickly you will outgrow the features of the 6channel sets, expecially for a helicopter. ...
Forum: Glow Engines
07-24-2002, 10:12 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,256
Posted By Chris Hinds

From the other side of the pond

This thread is certainly interesting, it seems odd that there should be so much criticism of the La. Over here they are very popular, almost all newbies come along with an La. Bear in mind that the...
Forum: Glow Engines
07-11-2002, 09:22 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 778
Posted By Chris Hinds

16.7K RPM for an OS 32sx...Too High? MCP? Diesel?

OK just wanting to point out here that the OS 32Sx is basically a heli engine. A heli engine runs much higher rpm than the run of the mill fixed wing engine. Example with a Raptor 30 in tow the OS...
Forum: RC Fuels
06-14-2002, 02:05 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,957
Posted By Chris Hinds

Fuel Prices

UK Prices for Coolpower:

5% - $19
10% - $21
15% - $25
30% - $37

Now THATS EXPENSIVE!!!! :(

But I still use CP as its 1000x better than any of the rat pee that passes as fuel over here. ...
Forum: Glow Engines
06-04-2002, 09:29 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 474
Posted By Chris Hinds

Switched to wildcat 20/18, now the oily exhaust is darker brown?

Hi! You haven't done any damage to the engine at all running this fuel. WIldcat is by all accounts excellent fuel. The darker residue is the result of the added Castor oil. Castor burns to carbon...
Forum: Gas Engines
05-23-2002, 02:46 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,561
Posted By Chris Hinds

Too Much Muffler Volume?

Kevin,

I don't have any ideas of dB levels of the models themselves, but I would say well under the UK 82db/7m (22') rule. Even for scale models the tendancy in the UK is to muffle the engine as...
Forum: Glow Engines
05-22-2002, 05:14 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,240
Posted By Chris Hinds

how to mix castor?????

Phil,

I am a great supporter of all synthetic fuels but I have to admit that Weston UK fuels I will not now touch. I have used all synthetic fuels mixed by

*Southern Modelcraft (a custom mix...
Forum: Gas Engines
05-14-2002, 03:30 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,561
Posted By Chris Hinds

Too Much Muffler Volume?

The more volume you have the more the muffler will weigh and the more quiet running the engine will be. If the design is such that less back pressure is provided then you will get more RPM out of...
Forum: RC Flight Simulator Software
01-13-2002, 12:31 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,111
Posted By Chris Hinds

Realflight G2 and Mac

I have looked over the details of Connectix Virtual PC 5.0 for the Mac and it seems it does not emulate either a P.III or 3D Graphics Acceleration. So for now Realflight on the Mac is out. I...
Forum: RC Flight Simulator Software
01-11-2002, 08:00 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,111
Posted By Chris Hinds

Realflight G2 and Mac

Has anyone tried running Realflight G2 on a Mac using Connectix PC Emulator? Thinking of a Mac Laptop and would be nice to be able to use RFG2 while at Uni. G2 Runs fine on my P4 1.8/GF3 -...
Forum: RC Helicopter General Discussions
01-02-2002, 09:00 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,182
Posted By Chris Hinds

Pitch Gauge and other questions

Mongo - Sorry about missing what, thinking about it is quite a vital point :)

I am using the K&S Pitch gauge - blade clamps in and there is a scale on the end which the needle of the blade holder...
Forum: RC Helicopter General Discussions
01-02-2002, 12:17 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,182
Posted By Chris Hinds

Pitch Gauge and other questions

I have a Robbe Moskito Basic, unflown as yet with all new bits on board. I did everything the book said, though the lengths given for some control rods appeared to be wrong. Book said the Tail...
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