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Forum: Gas Engines
12-27-2011, 05:50 PM
Replies: 6,892
Views: 1,138,764
Posted By Jonde

RE: NEW DLE 20cc Gasser! (Data & Links 1st Post)

SkidMan

Thanks for the correction on the fuels. I meant to say Ethanol when referring to gasoline and instead wrote Methanol. I'm either too new to gas r/c engines or it's an age thing! <br...
Forum: Gas Engines
12-23-2011, 01:07 PM
Replies: 6,892
Views: 1,138,764
Posted By Jonde

RE: NEW DLE 20cc Gasser! (Data & Links 1st Post)

FlatSpin

Thanks for the great link to "clean gas" stations. There are a few listed that are not too far from me. Given a choice, I will use regular gas without any methonal added in my DLE 20cc.
Forum: Gas Engines
12-23-2011, 12:39 AM
Replies: 6,892
Views: 1,138,764
Posted By Jonde

RE: NEW DLE 20cc Gasser! (Data & Links 1st Post)

Tmaucher is right about ethanol in gasoline. Ethanol causes delamination of rubber, plastics, synthetic hoses, etc. It is also a strong solvent and as it breaks down varous organic materials they go...
Forum: Questions and Answers
06-14-2011, 12:59 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,859
Posted By Jonde

RE: rx battery

jimmyjames213

Some of the guys seem to like a 6.0 volt pack, (receiver and/or ignition), because they are concerned about losing one cell in a 4 cell pack and having the resulting voltage drop...
Forum: Questions and Answers
06-13-2011, 06:53 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,859
Posted By Jonde

RE: rx battery

Rodney

You are technically correct, although I admit I am not expert in electronics. I did, however, read up on the Zenner diodes. It's why I decided to go with a couple of simple diodes to step...
Forum: Questions and Answers
06-12-2011, 07:41 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,859
Posted By Jonde

RE: rx battery

jester_s1

I did not mean to imply that, I tookyour comments as arguing, but thanks for your response. You are correct that the nominal voltage of a A123 battery is basically the same as from a 6.0...
Forum: Questions and Answers
06-10-2011, 08:10 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,859
Posted By Jonde

RE: rx battery

K-Bob
exeter_acres
jester_s1
Gray Beard
scooterinvegas
shayne1983

Wow!  Apparently, my comments to a question on batteries by Dano garnered quite a response.  I too like 6.0v battery packs...
Forum: Gas Engines
06-10-2011, 12:52 AM
Replies: 6,892
Views: 1,138,764
Posted By Jonde

RE: NEW DLE 20cc Gasser! (Data & Links 1st Post)

elies12

From what I have read on the "New DLE 20cc gasser!" thread, most of the pilots say use a Syssa Ultra IBE, (ignition battery eliminator), with your LIFE battery. You can use just one...
Forum: Questions and Answers
06-10-2011, 12:25 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,859
Posted By Jonde

RE: rx battery

Dano

Sorry, use 1N<u>4</u>007 diodes. When I looked at the diagram I uploaded I realized that I made a mistake and called them 1N3007 diodes. Hay, it's late, what do expect from an old guy...
Forum: Questions and Answers
06-10-2011, 12:10 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,859
Posted By Jonde

RE: rx battery

Dano

A lot of the very experienced pilots and vendors suggest you put a couple of 1N3007 diodes on the positive battery lead to step down the voltage a bit on a 6.0v battery pack. A fully charged...
Forum: Questions and Answers
06-08-2011, 05:53 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,810
Posted By Jonde

RE: Ultracote Question

Gray Beard

For a guy who does not have a clue asto what I needfor advice, you gave me some great input! I really like the idea of <u>soldering</u> the servo extension wires. I had read somewhere...
Forum: Questions and Answers
06-07-2011, 07:25 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,810
Posted By Jonde

RE: Ultracote Question

Gray Beard

Good recommenditions. I always try to lay down the coating film as tightly as possible and tac down as I go along. The biggest problem I have with the Ultracote is working the coating...
Forum: Questions and Answers
06-07-2011, 02:33 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,810
Posted By Jonde

RE: Ultracote Question

MinnFlyer

Thanks for the input on Ultracote. You may well be correct that the thermal properties of the adhesive on Ultracote are uniquely different that with Monokote. This certainly would...
Forum: Questions and Answers
06-06-2011, 10:09 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,805
Posted By Jonde

RE: futaba servo question.

Turqui

The consensus seems to be using your, (I am assuming), Futaba S3004 servowill beo.k. with your Top Flite Gold Edition Cessna 182. I am not so sure that I agree. The Top Flite Gold Edition...
Forum: Questions and Answers
06-06-2011, 09:25 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,810
Posted By Jonde

RE: Ultracote Question

scigs30

I can relate to your first post regarding Ultracote.  I have used Monokote for years with good results.  I had my first experience with Ultracote when I got a Toledo Special ARF from...
Forum: Gas Engines
05-27-2011, 10:05 PM
Replies: 1,709
Views: 339,277
Posted By Jonde

RE: What Aircraft are you installing your DLE20

<font size="2" color="#00265e">codimasta</font> (http://www.rcuniverse.com/community/profile.cfm?section=profile&amp;forum=1&amp;memid=9710)

I just bought and received the de Havilland Chipmunk 1.20, 81"...
Forum: Gas Engines
05-18-2011, 07:49 PM
Replies: 1,709
Views: 339,277
Posted By Jonde

RE: What Aircraft are you installing your DLE20

codimasta

Thanks for your comment. Did you buy your chipmunk from via the RCU offering?</p>
Forum: Gas Engines
05-18-2011, 07:31 PM
Replies: 1,709
Views: 339,277
Posted By Jonde

RE: What Aircraft are you installing your DLE20

Has anyone considered the de Havilland chipmunk 1.20 4C ARF advertised on RCU for the DLE 20cc engine?  It has a 81" wingspand and weighs ~9.5 lbs. 

Thanks, Jon
Forum: Gas Engines
05-14-2011, 10:21 PM
Replies: 6,892
Views: 1,138,764
Posted By Jonde

RE: NEW DLE 20cc Gasser! (Data & Links 1st Post)

RCVFR

Thanks for the input. Based on your experience, how would you rarte the RCGF 26 to the DLE 20? Aside from the engine specifics, what did you think of the Chipmunk? Looking at some photo's it...
Forum: Gas Engines
05-14-2011, 05:24 PM
Replies: 6,892
Views: 1,138,764
Posted By Jonde

RE: NEW DLE 20cc Gasser! (Data & Links 1st Post)

I'm still trying to decide what plane to put my first DLE 20cc in.  Currently, I am looking at the BP Hobbies 140 de Havillan Chipmunk.  81" span, 9.5 lbs.  They recommend a .20-.26cc gasser.  Has...
Forum: Gas Engines
04-02-2011, 05:33 PM
Replies: 1,709
Views: 339,277
Posted By Jonde

RE: What Aircraft are you installing your DLE20

cannonball200

Thanks for the info on your J-3 Cub. I noted your seats are black. They might contrast better with varnish on the floor. I'm looking froward to any photo's you can upload when you...
Forum: Gas Engines
04-01-2011, 07:34 PM
Replies: 1,709
Views: 339,277
Posted By Jonde

RE: What Aircraft are you installing your DLE20

Cannonball

Beautiful J-3 Cub. I am currently covering a 1/4 scale Cub from Balsa USA with Monokotefor a friend. Did you paint the side, lift-up door panel or did you cover it? Likewise, how...
Forum: Gas Engines
03-31-2011, 08:42 PM
Replies: 1,709
Views: 339,277
Posted By Jonde

RE: What Aircraft are you installing your DLE20

Hi Michel

Sorry about that!... I referred to the only spitfire kit that I saw on Topflte's webpage. I went back and just typed in Spitfirekit in the Google search engine and then got the Spitfire...
Forum: Gas Engines
03-31-2011, 05:20 PM
Replies: 1,709
Views: 339,277
Posted By Jonde

RE: What Aircraft are you installing your DLE20

Dan

Bummer! You did not get to fly the new plane, and I was axious to get your comments. We will have to hope for good weather next week. I do appreciate your input on the final weight and set-up....
Forum: Gas Engines
03-31-2011, 05:12 PM
Replies: 1,709
Views: 339,277
Posted By Jonde

RE: What Aircraft are you installing your DLE20

Hi Michel

I got my DLE 20 about two weeks ago, but I have been envolved in covering and finishing a 1/4 scale J-3 Cub for a friend. So I have just been reading about andconsidering various planes...
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