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Recent content by rplante

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    Wanted Pitts-Muffler OS GT33

    The j tec gives an extra 500 or more rpm gain from stock
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    3W 110 XI-CS

    I have a mvvs 116 that is ripping the 30x 10 on demand 6270 last time I checked it hot after a flight but I can still see on of these 3w 110 in my future sweet engine
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    Starting DA-150

    I agree I never flip a prop with ignition on above a fast idle I have a routine that works with my da 150 mvvs 116 gp 123 os 55 gp 61 mvvs 58 find a way that gives you a consistent result.. a well tuned engine needs to warm up a little to accept a quick throttle advance be sure to...
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    Starting DA-150

    My da 150is an older one I use ignition off choke on full throttle spin it over 5 turns fast idle 5 turns choke off 5 turns ignition on flip and fly sometimes it takes 2 flips after ignition on
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    Dual Fiji Bottle Fuel Tanks? Anyone?

    no pick up from first tank goes to vent line on second vent on first tank to atmosphere fill line and pick up from second tank
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    Cool graphics potential

    Like this
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    Help picking out a prop for DA-150 ? !!

    Falcon 31x10w on mufflers I get it on and of of a 380 ft grass field pilot 122" yak . I have used 32x10 xoar (too loud) but flw well 30x12 mejlik nice for most places but not for my short home strip
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    Cheap alternative for "snakeskin" wire loom found!

    Visiting in ND this week so I checked out the local JoAnn store they were selling out as they aren't carrying any longer was marked 2.97 but at till it came up at .97 ... Have enough to last a while . I agree it is just for cosmetic reasons but it will neaten up some installs
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    Futaba R7018SB Receiver

    Will a pin and flag switch work not really a fan of the slide type
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    Less pitch for easier landings?

    1700 seems like a high idle I use 1200 low idle 1600 high idle on my gp 123 on a 104 slick and have to get down to 900 low idle 1200 high on my mvvs 126 on my EL 110 yak to slow it enough to land
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    Ignition Switches

    It had the app plug on outside of plane that is what came loose
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    Ignition Switches

    I had one come out in the air on a 6s electric system cost a plane Not sure I'd trust it on a big plane
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    Been working on my harriers... Question.

    thanks Good advice I'll be working on this on the weekend
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