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Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
02-09-2016, 08:28 AM
Replies: 1,681
Views: 454,925
Posted By fhollahan

Len, I just have one ignition box. I have panel...

Len, I just have one ignition box. I have panel in front of the ignition (not shown in the previous picture) that shields the heat and directs the air out the bottom of the of the cowl. My...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
02-05-2016, 08:47 AM
Replies: 1,681
Views: 454,925
Posted By fhollahan

http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/attachment.php?att...

http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=2145411http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=2145412http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=214541...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
10-16-2015, 10:15 AM
Replies: 1,681
Views: 454,925
Posted By fhollahan

Mine is set at the middle of the recommended CG...

Mine is set at the middle of the recommended CG with about 14 oz. of extra weight right behind the nose in the top of the fuse. My total weight is slightly over 29 lbs. It flies ever so slightly...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
06-29-2015, 07:07 PM
Replies: 1,681
Views: 454,925
Posted By fhollahan

A couple of weeks back I discussed the mods with...

A couple of weeks back I discussed the mods with pics of the changes to my cowl to allow more air to flow thru and cool the engine. Well I finally got out today and took a few flights. I am happy...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
06-14-2015, 04:11 PM
Replies: 1,681
Views: 454,925
Posted By fhollahan

Today I modified the cowl based on information on...

Today I modified the cowl based on information on this thread. I took some scrap cowl fiberglass and did the following:

1. I created a baffle up front right under the small scoop. I made sure the...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
06-13-2015, 04:15 PM
Replies: 1,681
Views: 454,925
Posted By fhollahan

I ran my DA-60 today and put the motor thru some...

I ran my DA-60 today and put the motor thru some more testing (on the ground), I don't like the way this DA-60 runs after just a few minutes with the cowl on. The engine runs so much better with the...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
06-12-2015, 01:04 PM
Replies: 1,681
Views: 454,925
Posted By fhollahan

In looking at your cowl underneath again I would...

In looking at your cowl underneath again I would cut an opening right at the back in front of the battery compartment and open up more in front of the cylinder head to blow directly across the...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
06-12-2015, 12:33 PM
Replies: 1,681
Views: 454,925
Posted By fhollahan

I'll try and answer both of your last posts to...

I'll try and answer both of your last posts to the best of my ability and experience so far.
The airflow that I have is similar to yours. I had an issue of stalling out that was solved for me by...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
06-08-2015, 05:46 PM
Replies: 1,681
Views: 454,925
Posted By fhollahan

I'm flying in 80-85 degrees. I have DA and DLEs...

I'm flying in 80-85 degrees. I have DA and DLEs in several planes that all run well. I noticed the DAs I bought new from the factory are set a bit lean for peak performance right out-of-the-box so...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
06-08-2015, 03:19 PM
Replies: 1,681
Views: 454,925
Posted By fhollahan

Is your muffler completely inside the cowl as...

Is your muffler completely inside the cowl as well? What engine are you using? Just curious.
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
06-08-2015, 01:31 PM
Replies: 1,681
Views: 454,925
Posted By fhollahan

I have the same issue with the DA-60 with the...

I have the same issue with the DA-60 with the Jtec muffler completely inside the cowl. Over heats and shuts down. I have the baffle on it. Opened the cowl up more and turned the high end needle...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
05-12-2015, 05:15 PM
Replies: 1,681
Views: 454,925
Posted By fhollahan

I have 2 LiFe 2500 Mah batteries at 6.6v. This...

I have 2 LiFe 2500 Mah batteries at 6.6v. This is more than they call for in the manual. The ignition is on it's own dedicated LiFe battery. I am thinking about putting a dedicated battery on the...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
05-07-2015, 06:06 AM
Replies: 1,681
Views: 454,925
Posted By fhollahan

That is good to hear. Hopefully they are getting...

That is good to hear. Hopefully they are getting the manufacturing problems ironed out that many of the earlier kits seemed to have. Let us know how the wings fit together and align as you start to...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
05-04-2015, 11:11 AM
Replies: 1,681
Views: 454,925
Posted By fhollahan

Why are you selling it already?

Why are you selling it already?
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
04-28-2015, 06:26 PM
Replies: 1,681
Views: 454,925
Posted By fhollahan

After the dead stick landing on my maiden with...

After the dead stick landing on my maiden with only one gear down I have the new landing gear back from HH. They did not find anything wrong with the right side main which did not come down prior to...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
04-13-2015, 06:23 PM
Replies: 1,681
Views: 454,925
Posted By fhollahan

Ok, here is a video of my maiden. Did not go as...

Ok, here is a video of my maiden. Did not go as well as I hoped for. Rough take-off and landing. For some reason the right main retract did not come down at about the 8-10 minute mark into the...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
04-02-2015, 06:22 PM
Replies: 1,681
Views: 454,925
Posted By fhollahan

I am going to try 2 props with the DA60. It is...

I am going to try 2 props with the DA60. It is finally getting warm enough to fly here so I'll report back after flying. I am using 2 bladed props for now. I would like to try a 4 blade at some...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
03-25-2015, 07:09 PM
Replies: 1,681
Views: 454,925
Posted By fhollahan

I see it fits with this muffler. I believe...

I see it fits with this muffler. I believe people were referring to the stock muffler not fitting. That said, you can make it work with this muffler :) Thanks for sharing!
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
03-23-2015, 05:15 PM
Replies: 1,681
Views: 454,925
Posted By fhollahan

I don't have that spinner but the HH site shows...

I don't have that spinner but the HH site shows "deep red" and "cub yellow" as the UltraCote colors. If someone else has not already tried something I would search for those colors at the LHS.
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
03-23-2015, 08:51 AM
Replies: 1,681
Views: 454,925
Posted By fhollahan

The "which muffler" to use is always interesting,...

The "which muffler" to use is always interesting, especially in the tight cowl space depending how much you care about the cowl cutting. I have found I need at least 1/8 inch clearance or you risk...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
03-23-2015, 07:08 AM
Replies: 1,681
Views: 454,925
Posted By fhollahan

[/QUOTE] I got a Jtec Wrap Around for the...

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I got a Jtec Wrap Around for the DA-60 and they make them for the DLE / DL that fits the EME (according to the EME website). The Jtec website has a specific menu for the H9 P-51D 60cc...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
03-21-2015, 10:48 AM
Replies: 1,681
Views: 454,925
Posted By fhollahan

My wing tips were very tight and I had to dremel...

My wing tips were very tight and I had to dremel out one of the holes (left front) where the tab goes thru in the main section since they glued it at a down angle in the factory. Better tight then...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
03-20-2015, 04:23 PM
Replies: 1,681
Views: 454,925
Posted By fhollahan

The EME sounds like a great choice and I think it...

The EME sounds like a great choice and I think it is heaver then the DA so you don't have to add as much weight up front.
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
03-20-2015, 04:20 PM
Replies: 1,681
Views: 454,925
Posted By fhollahan

I had to add about 20oz. to the nose to get to...

I had to add about 20oz. to the nose to get to CG. With the DA-60 being light, cutting the muffler down, and the pilot in the seat at 8oz behind the CG it seemed to need extra weight. I'd rather be...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
03-16-2015, 12:35 PM
Replies: 1,681
Views: 454,925
Posted By fhollahan

ok, sorry to all for non value added posts to...

ok, sorry to all for non value added posts to this build thread. Enough of that for me.

On a build note, it looks like I am going to need to add 12 to 14 oz. of weight to the nose to get to a...
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