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Forum: Glow Engines
05-14-2018, 05:11 AM
Replies: 2,977
Views: 484,702
Posted By R/C Phile

Beautiful plane. Glad to hear you're making...

Beautiful plane. Glad to hear you're making progress. Keep us posted, I'm curious to hear how it comes along.
Forum: Glow Engines
05-10-2018, 04:47 PM
Replies: 2,977
Views: 484,702
Posted By R/C Phile

It all works. It depends how much you fly. I...

It all works. It depends how much you fly. I found that Benol does not gum things up as much as virgin medicinal castor. I've had to clean the inside of the back plate and crankcase as there was some...
Forum: Glow Engines
05-10-2018, 09:17 AM
Replies: 2,977
Views: 484,702
Posted By R/C Phile

I would definitely consider switching fuel. I'm...

I would definitely consider switching fuel. I'm on my third piston cylinder combo on my SS 40 and even though I have flown it a good bit the last combo I went through should have lasted longer. I'm...
Forum: Glow Engines
05-09-2018, 01:00 PM
Replies: 2,977
Views: 484,702
Posted By R/C Phile

Hi Charlie, (Edited) Before spending any...

Hi Charlie,

(Edited) Before spending any more time trying to adjust it: I would take the carb off the engine, take it apart and clean it, make sure that there is no trace of gum anywhere,...
Forum: Glow Engines
04-24-2018, 12:07 PM
Replies: 2,977
Views: 484,702
Posted By R/C Phile

Agreed GallopingGhostler, The Klotz Benol is what...

Agreed GallopingGhostler, The Klotz Benol is what I use as well. The .09 ran significantly cooler with that added ( I checked the head temp with an infrared pyrometer). It also has a brand new...
Forum: Glow Engines
04-24-2018, 06:04 AM
Replies: 2,977
Views: 484,702
Posted By R/C Phile

Thanks @GallopingGhostler I was laser focused on...

Thanks @GallopingGhostler I was laser focused on getting lowest weigh on the plane / max thrust to accomplish the torque roll. To accomplish the max vertical power I I needed both high(ish) RPM's and...
Forum: Glow Engines
02-19-2018, 07:48 AM
Replies: 2,977
Views: 484,702
Posted By R/C Phile

The .09's got some Gusto :-)

Agreed. The .09 is light and it definitely punches above its weight. Here's a video of a IV modified with an SNV carb and single ball race (From the car version) Torque Rolling..
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Forum: Glow Engines
02-19-2018, 07:22 AM
Replies: 2,977
Views: 484,702
Posted By R/C Phile

Hi guys, I haven't posted on "Club Enya" in a...

Hi guys, I haven't posted on "Club Enya" in a while.
Here's what I know about Enya's alphabet soup on Carbs:

T.V. = Throttle Valve, vintage style air bleed carb. This one definitely needs a...
Forum: "1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes
02-10-2018, 08:46 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 16,287
Posted By R/C Phile

I still have mine, after over 300 flights and a...

I still have mine, after over 300 flights and a few boo-boo's including an aileron servo failure it's ready for a re-cover. The engine is strong. I found the Enya .09 car version case with a single...
Forum: Everything Diesel
11-29-2017, 07:54 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 22,460
Posted By R/C Phile

After seeing your video I went out and found the...

After seeing your video I went out and found the Jetstream on a UK website (JustEngines) It's on its way. We'll see how it does. Thanks for the tip :D
Forum: Everything Diesel
10-25-2017, 06:08 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 22,460
Posted By R/C Phile

Whew! talk about resurrecting an old thread! ...

Whew! talk about resurrecting an old thread!

Hi guys, I think the tiny throttle bore on the Paw is a huge handicap. My next step was to fit a larger carb to but I have not gotten around to it...
Forum: "1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes
07-29-2011, 02:33 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,000
Posted By R/C Phile

RE: Best sounding R/C Plane ever..

Yeah, I had seen that video before and I have seen an OS 5 Cylinder run live at the club a long time ago.

Dont get me wrong, those engines are VERY nice and look absolutely beautiful but they...
Forum: "1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes
07-29-2011, 01:29 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,000
Posted By R/C Phile

RE: Best sounding R/C Plane ever..

I agree. I think it's the combination of Multi-cylinder / 4 strokes / the prop / and Ignition..

The Saito and OS 3, 5, and 7 cylinder radials are nice but they are glows and they unfortunately...
Forum: "1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes
07-29-2011, 12:24 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,000
Posted By R/C Phile

Best sounding R/C Plane ever..

OK, so it's totally off topic and really belongs in a giant scale forum but.. If that does not send chills down your spine, you're probably in the wrong hobby.

Play the 'Galloping Ghost P51...
Forum: "1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes
07-28-2011, 06:37 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 663
Posted By R/C Phile

RE: Cox 049 Tee Dee & Medallion Starter Springs now available

Nice, it's so easy to hit and bend the NV using a chicken stick on the Medallion

Merci Bernie [8D]
Forum: "1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes
07-27-2011, 11:12 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,320
Posted By R/C Phile

RE: Dang, broke my Extra

Mine does climb straight-up (Very slowly) / hovers / and Torque Rolls with the Enya .09

I have to admit that I did take a few steps to keep it as light as possible but it's still about 28-30...
Forum: "1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes
06-14-2011, 06:37 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,453
Posted By R/C Phile

RE: Where does one obtain Cox fuel in Canada?

It's true that it's fairly messy, but as crazy as it sounds my 28-30 % high oil content mix truly showed more power / more consistent runs, I tried less oil and with my lean mixtures and demanding...
Forum: "1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes
06-10-2011, 06:03 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,453
Posted By R/C Phile

RE: Where does one obtain Cox fuel in Canada?

Sorry I'm a little late to the party, I was traveling on business..

As mentionned on many of my prior posts, I use PowerMaster Heli 30% Nitro and I add an additional 10% Benol or Castor (Benol...
Forum: Everything Diesel
06-09-2011, 07:16 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 9,834
Posted By R/C Phile

RE: Large PAW diesels?

I had mine on a smaller plane that needed some speed to fly and the 12 X 10 Zinger was the best prop for it. I was getting 8200 rpms which would translate to 77 mph theoretical speed.

The 12...
Forum: "1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes
05-31-2011, 12:40 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 19,692
Posted By R/C Phile

RE: Cox 010 RC plane?

I see, so there was no beam going along the spar from 2nd or so rib to the other side connecting the wing roots together. Instead, it was a "Butt join" to the center section shown on the prior...
Forum: "1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes
05-31-2011, 11:16 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 19,692
Posted By R/C Phile

RE: Cox 010 RC plane?

Too bad about "structural issue" it was flying beautifully.

What did you use as covering? Do you have some pics of the breakage ? The fuselage looked pretty well triangulated from the earlier...
Forum: Everything Diesel
05-27-2011, 10:55 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 9,834
Posted By R/C Phile

RE: Large PAW diesels?

My PAW .60 i just as described on the earlier posts. It does not have much power but I did get it to throttle and run as well is it could by picking an "In between" carb setting and running the...
Forum: "1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes
05-27-2011, 07:15 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,498
Posted By R/C Phile

RE: ID this plane and advise engine size

Same here, I have actually never been shot down from interference. All my radio related failures have been caused by receiver battery or servo issues, neither could have been addressed by 2.4 Ghz. ...
Forum: "1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes
05-25-2011, 03:38 AM
Replies: 117
Views: 26,099
Posted By R/C Phile

RE: Cox 049 RPM ???

WIth a Cox 049, low nitro will give you low power at any temperature. In fact, low temps (Up to a point) should give you more power as the air is denser and engine cooling is improved (You can get...
Forum: "1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes
05-24-2011, 11:22 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 979
Posted By R/C Phile

RE: Plumbing

It depends on the application:

For the .25 and larger planes with basic engines, I have an inline filter between the fuel can and the tank. (None onboard)

For my Heli and my YS powered...
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