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Forum: Glow Engines
07-08-2003, 04:44 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,530
Posted By Aerostar

Saito vs. YS for DP Ultimate 120?

I have a Saito .56 & 100, a YS .63 & 140FZ and a OS 120 so I think this qualifys me to say that there is "not a bad one in the lot". The Saitos run perfectly and my YS 140 is 6 years old and requires...
Forum: Glow Engines
07-08-2003, 07:57 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 987
Posted By Aerostar

Os 1.60 Fx

I have an OS 160 with a Perry pump also. I never ran without the pump so I can't testify to the difference, but my high speed needle valve is about 1 turn OUT and I may move it back and forth 2...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
07-04-2003, 11:58 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 857
Posted By Aerostar

TO Brake Or Not To Brake ??????

I am just about to start on my 1/5 Topflite Mustang. Our runway is only 300' paved with very little runoff at each end, I think I am going to need brakes. I know Robart has them but what are my...
Forum: Glow Engines
07-04-2003, 11:33 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,495
Posted By Aerostar

Is there any engine which can be started in air? hardly ever quits?

You can do that too, but I use the syringe to put some fuel in the tank and then run the engine dry on 0% Omega will about 25% Klotz oil in it.
Forum: Glow Engines
07-04-2003, 09:21 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,495
Posted By Aerostar

Is there any engine which can be started in air? hardly ever quits?

By running the 0% Omega through the engine I mean putting it in the tank and running the engine dry on it. This way it flushes out the nitro and puts some castor oil throughout the engine. I tried...
Forum: Glow Engines
07-04-2003, 08:27 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,495
Posted By Aerostar

Is there any engine which can be started in air? hardly ever quits?

I too run Cool Power 15%, I have for 15 years or so with excellent results. I carry a small bottle of Omega (castor) 0% FAI fuel loaded with extra oil & a small syringe in my flight box. At the end...
Forum: Glow Engines
07-04-2003, 08:09 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 399
Posted By Aerostar

Is A 20x8 Topflight Too Much For A 1.60fx Please Help Here Guys

I was using the old style Zinger Pro and was getting 8500 I now have the new style Zinger Pro and am getting 7800, anything less than 7800 would be lugging the engine IMHO. The 20-8 would be too much...
Forum: Glow Engines
07-04-2003, 12:42 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,513
Posted By Aerostar

4-strokes and 20% nitro....why???

I have a Saito .56 & 1.00, YS .63 & 1.40 FZ, OS 120. I run Cool Power 15% with 4 ozs. of Klotz added to each gal. They all run well on 15%, never used anything else, they might run better with higher...
Forum: ARF or RTF
07-03-2003, 05:03 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,321
Posted By Aerostar

Order a Saito 120 for my SpaceWalker

I am away from home right now and do not have their web address but my glow driver is made by Maxx Products International in Lake Zurich, Ill. phone # (847) 438-2233, Model MPI MX-9900 Super Glow. It...
Forum: ARF or RTF
07-03-2003, 08:54 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,321
Posted By Aerostar

Order a Saito 120 for my SpaceWalker

By the way Jason, mine flies great with the "stock" wing incidence but did not until I made it quite nose heavy, it is now balanced at about 4". As you can see by the pics. I used fiberglass gear...
Forum: ARF or RTF
07-03-2003, 02:32 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,321
Posted By Aerostar

Order a Saito 120 for my SpaceWalker

I agree, I was ready to sell mine and the OS 120 gave me a whole new set of perimeters. That's what I like about this hobby, there are no restrictions. :p :D :)
Forum: ARF or RTF
07-02-2003, 10:27 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,321
Posted By Aerostar

Order a Saito 120 for my SpaceWalker

I have an OS 120 in mine, took out a Saito 100 and am much happier. There is a Thread not far away on the GP Spacewalker with some pics. you might be interested.
Forum: ARF or RTF
07-02-2003, 08:42 AM
Replies: 119
Views: 13,740
Posted By Aerostar

The GP Space Walker

The dummy engine and decals came from Sig, they were originally for a Spacewalker 11. The landing gear came with an Ace 4-120 kit that has long since gone to "airplane heaven" it's fiberglass and...
Forum: ARF or RTF
07-01-2003, 11:39 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,038
Posted By Aerostar

H9 Taylorcraft woes!

I've been using Ultracote since it's begining and wouldn't use anything else on what I build. My planes are stored in an uninsulated, unheated attic for 9 months every year and the only ones that...
Forum: ARF or RTF
07-01-2003, 11:30 PM
Replies: 119
Views: 13,740
Posted By Aerostar

The GP Space Walker

My Spacewalker may not be real accurate but as I said in my post it is just what I wanted and that is the best part of this Hobby, you can do what ever you darn well please.

Besides I sure woke up...
Forum: ARF or RTF
07-01-2003, 09:19 PM
Replies: 119
Views: 13,740
Posted By Aerostar

The GP Space Walker

So now that I was able to figure out how to post a pic. (with the son's help), here is a little history. OS 120, dummy engine and decals thanks to Sig, landing gear thanks to an old Ace 4-120 kit,...
Forum: ARF or RTF
07-01-2003, 09:10 PM
Replies: 119
Views: 13,740
Posted By Aerostar

The GP Space Walker

Hope this works.
Forum: Glow Engines
06-27-2003, 10:35 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,442
Posted By Aerostar

Klotz oil

I run Cool Power 15% and add 4 ozs. of Klotz to every gal. After flying I run about .5 - 1 oz. (depending on engine size) of Omega 0% FAI fuel with about 8 ozs. of Klotz oil in it, this is all the...
Forum: Glow Engines
06-27-2003, 06:17 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,150
Posted By Aerostar

Os 108 FSR HELP

I put 1100 flights on a Goldberg Ultimate with a 1.08 over 10 years, total cost, 1 set of bearings, it will not run at 7500 though. I had a 15 - 8 APC prop on mine and it turned about 9500 and seemed...
Forum: Glow Engines
06-27-2003, 12:24 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 884
Posted By Aerostar

Zinger Pro Versus Zinger Pro

No it is a Pro and I'm not sure if the tips are different or not, it's just a notion. the tips are tapered but they seem a bit different, but maybe not, but the label on the prop is different writing...
Forum: Glow Engines
06-26-2003, 08:25 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 884
Posted By Aerostar

Zinger Pro Versus Zinger Pro

In a "Near Death Experience" I destroyed my 18 - 8 Zinger Pro prop on my OS 160. No problem I'll just replace it with one of the Zinger Pro 18 - 8 props I picked up at the LHS the other day. Here's...
Forum: Glow Engines
06-24-2003, 07:26 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 625
Posted By Aerostar

afterrun oil?

I used to get rusty bearings no matter what I did. I started to run 0% nitro fuel with about 25% oil through my engines every time I was finished for the day, about 1/2 - 1 oz. depending on engine...
Forum: Glow Engines
06-24-2003, 07:10 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,478
Posted By Aerostar

Test stand: essential or unneccessary

I've been breaking my engines in on the plane for 17 years, just did 3 in the last 2 months a YS .63, an OS 1.20 and an OS 1.60. Upright, inverted, sideways it doesn't matter, never had a problem. I...
Forum: ARF or RTF
06-24-2003, 01:15 AM
Replies: 119
Views: 13,740
Posted By Aerostar

The GP Space Walker

I flew mine last year with a Saito 100 in it and was disappointed with the power and I guess it was a little tail heavy because it also didn't fly right, although it was balanced at about 4". Last...
Forum: ARF or RTF
06-21-2003, 10:56 PM
Replies: 119
Views: 13,740
Posted By Aerostar

The GP Space Walker

Let's see if this works.
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