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Forum: Gas Engines
11-15-2008, 09:17 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,396
Posted By billpilotca

RE: Props? For gas..Wood, CF, Composite??

Another consideration for anyone new to gassers might be that wood tends to break if you have a bumpy landing or noseover, CF will generally not break and can be a lot harder on your crankshaft if...
Forum: Futaba Radios Direct support forum
04-28-2008, 08:16 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 581
Posted By billpilotca

9C Flaperons with Elevator Trim

Guys - I may not be able to do what I am trying to accomplish here but this is what I was trying to do. I am trying to set up flaperons using the 9C and FAAST 7 channel receiver. The issue is not...
Forum: Giant Scale Aircraft - General
03-22-2008, 06:17 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 632
Posted By billpilotca

RE: Giant Stinger or Stinger 120?

Stinger 120. I have flown one with a G45 for about 3 years now. Not unlimited vertical but fun plane to putter around the track on Sunday afternoon. Enough zip to do loops and basic aerobatics.
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Forum: Gas Engines
03-10-2008, 08:41 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,748
Posted By billpilotca

RE: Engine for Midwest Extra 300XS 80"

Not twins, but I had this plane several years ago and flew it first with a Zenoah G45 (flew fine) and then with a DA50 - was terrific with a DA50. If I had one again I would say a DA50 would be my...
Forum: Aeroworks Vendor Forum
03-08-2008, 07:55 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 914
Posted By billpilotca

AW Extra 260 50cc Canister Installation

I need some advice. Plane is an AW Extra 260 50 cc with DA50 and MTW-TDH75 canister. Instructions in 50cc manual show another canister that must be somehwat shorter than the TDH75 rear exit, so in...
Forum: Gas Engines
08-14-2007, 07:36 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,647
Posted By billpilotca

RE: Zenoah G20 - Spark Plug

Thanks for the quick reply - sounds like it should work fine.

Bill
Forum: Gas Engines
08-14-2007, 07:32 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,189
Posted By billpilotca

RE: DA50 Noise - Bearing or Rod ??

Thanks, appreciate the feedback. I took the engine off the plane and the local gurus and I had a look at the engine tonight. The most clink / clunk that I can feel is mainly at top dead center or...
Forum: Gas Engines
08-14-2007, 03:29 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,647
Posted By billpilotca

Zenoah G20 - Spark Plug

Guys - any real difference between a Champion Y82 and and NGK CM-6 ? I cracked the insulator on my Y82 that came with the engine but I am having a difficult time finding a Y82 locally. I can get...
Forum: Gas Engines
08-14-2007, 03:24 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,189
Posted By billpilotca

DA50 Noise - Bearing or Rod ??

I have a DA50 with about 5 gallons thru it, running well up until last night. Was on my third flight of the night and heard a slight change in the engine noise. The guys in the peanut gallery thought...
Forum: Gas Engines
05-02-2007, 05:48 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 751
Posted By billpilotca

RE: G45 Jump Start

Many thanks Ralph, I have PM'd you.

If I take the jump start off and reconnect the connections the usual way, take the plug out and ground it on the engine, then spin the engine with a starter,...
Forum: Gas Engines
05-01-2007, 08:26 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 751
Posted By billpilotca

RE: G45 Jump Start

Thanks tkg - perhaps the cheapest starting point is to wire in a new switch and try that first before replacing the mag coil. Not sure how else to test a mag coil.

Bill
Forum: Gas Engines
05-01-2007, 07:26 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 751
Posted By billpilotca

G45 Jump Start

I have a G45 with Jump Start that has run fine for several seasons. This year on my first start the engine fires and runs, but when I flip the toggle switch from 'start' to 'run' the engine does not...
Forum: Gas Engines
02-07-2007, 07:29 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 739
Posted By billpilotca

RE: Converted G45 wiring question

Thanks - actually I just did PM Ralph and trust that he will get back to me. The wire reminds me of miniature coaxial cable with a center wire with plastic shield around it, with multiple single...
Forum: Gas Engines
02-07-2007, 06:29 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 739
Posted By billpilotca

RE: Converted G45 wiring question

Thanks guys - OK so it is shielded wire. I don't quite follow how to make the actual connections, especially to the shielded portion on the outside. What is the best way to do the connections, it...
Forum: Gas Engines
02-06-2007, 09:29 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 739
Posted By billpilotca

Converted G45 wiring question

I just received my G45 back from Ralph and am I afraid I have a stupid question to ask. There were no instructions returned with the engine so I am trying to sort out the wiring connector on the...
Forum: Gas Engines
10-01-2005, 07:30 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 873
Posted By billpilotca

RE: Evolution 35 on Midwest Cap?

Have to say that I run a DA-50 on a Midwest Extra and it seems like a great combo. Since the Cap and Extra are the same size I would say go with the DA-50. Just my experience. I used to fly the...
Forum: Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic
09-26-2005, 08:10 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,094
Posted By billpilotca

RE: Midwest Extra 300

Just an additional opinion. I have a MW Extra that I built 2 years ago. Last year I flew it with a G45. The plane would do basic aerobatics but was no ball of fire, especially in uplines. It had...
Forum: IMAC
07-15-2005, 05:44 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 558
Posted By billpilotca

Landing Gear replacement MW Extra

Looking to replace the standard landing gear on a MW Extra with gear that will give me more prop clearance for a DA50 swinging a 22 X 8 prop. Existing standard gear gives only a small amount of...
Forum: IMAC
07-15-2005, 05:27 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 360
Posted By billpilotca

MW Extra Battery Placement vs Radio Interference

Hard to know which forum to ask this question in but IMAC folks deal with these issues all the time so I will ask it here. Last year I flew a MW Extra with ZenoahG45 and single battery pack. I...
Forum: IMAC
06-21-2005, 09:51 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,923
Posted By billpilotca

RE: Split Elevator Trimming

Brian - that's exactly what I am seeing - I also have a 9C (and really like it). The mixed channel is definitely delayed in movement compared with the master channel. I am thinking I am going to...
Forum: IMAC
06-21-2005, 08:23 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,923
Posted By billpilotca

RE: Split Elevator Trimming

Thanks to all of you for excellent suggestions. I am going to take the advice and really focus on making sure the elevator halves are really in synch and moving the same degree of deflection. I...
Forum: IMAC
06-20-2005, 09:30 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,923
Posted By billpilotca

Split Elevator Trimming

I am trying to figure out a trimming problem that may relate to split elevators ie each side on a different channel. In doing loops or half cuban 8's or sharks teeth type maneuvers, when the plane...
Forum: Gas Engines
05-15-2005, 08:52 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,242
Posted By billpilotca

RE: G45 Ignition Problem

karolh - that is a very good thought. I basically replaced the toggle that came with the jump start with essentially the same type of toggle. But if it fails again in the near future I will need to...
Forum: Gas Engines
05-14-2005, 07:46 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,242
Posted By billpilotca

RE: G45 Ignition Problem

New switch did the trick - we are off to the races now. Runs fine - problem solved

Bill
Forum: Gas Engines
05-13-2005, 08:05 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,242
Posted By billpilotca

RE: G45 Ignition Problem

Hi guys - sorry for the delay in responding. Had to go out of town on business for 3 days. I started to have a closer look at the jump start tonight and found that the switch is broken and...
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