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12-12-2011, 02:48 PM
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G'day OF,
Thanks - currently the engine is in a pulse Xt 60 which means it is quite tightly cowled around the crankcase but the engine sits up high - the entire cylinder is exposed. Will try richening both HSN and then LSN a tad more..... (although it's still strange that on the two occasions this has occurred I got in 4-5 uneventful flights until the problem started...)
cheers,
Beej
Thanks - currently the engine is in a pulse Xt 60 which means it is quite tightly cowled around the crankcase but the engine sits up high - the entire cylinder is exposed. Will try richening both HSN and then LSN a tad more..... (although it's still strange that on the two occasions this has occurred I got in 4-5 uneventful flights until the problem started...)
cheers,
Beej
ORIGINAL: Old Fart
Beej the reason i asked whether you have a quick aeroplane meant is the engine tightly cowled.In any event my first thought was that the engine is getting to hot,and you may still be to lean by the sound of it.
Beej the reason i asked whether you have a quick aeroplane meant is the engine tightly cowled.In any event my first thought was that the engine is getting to hot,and you may still be to lean by the sound of it.
12-12-2011, 04:05 PM
RE: Welcome to Club SAITO !
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Hello fellows, I finally decided to put my P51 Miss America out of her misery. I just cant fly her so I am taking the Saito 100 out.
Now I need a plane to put it on. Suggestions?
I dont want another warbird[
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Hello fellows, I finally decided to put my P51 Miss America out of her misery. I just cant fly her so I am taking the Saito 100 out.
Now I need a plane to put it on. Suggestions?
I dont want another warbird[
]
12-12-2011, 04:10 PM
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yes..... and the pulse 60 is a good one too. the twist 60. on low rates is a sweet docile flyer.
escapade. just so many that would take the 1.00 well.
escapade. just so many that would take the 1.00 well.
12-12-2011, 06:08 PM
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I love the Twist 60. I have three of them.
They work best when using computer style transmitters and exponential programming.
They work best when using computer style transmitters and exponential programming.
12-12-2011, 06:59 PM
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lopflyer,
There is so many to choose from. I am currently
flying a 60 size spacewalker with my saito 100 and i could
not be happier. with it not sure what kit it is i got it used at
a swapt meet with no engine. It makes a great all around
sunday flyer.Not sure what style of flying u do?
Ty
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There is so many to choose from. I am currently
flying a 60 size spacewalker with my saito 100 and i could
not be happier. with it not sure what kit it is i got it used at
a swapt meet with no engine. It makes a great all around
sunday flyer.Not sure what style of flying u do?
Ty
[8D]
12-12-2011, 08:04 PM
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Got room for another member? I got my first Saito a few years ago now, and I have pretty much converted all my planes to Saito. Love these engines. I Have 2 100's, a 91, and a 125. Just picked up another 100 from the bay for my father, cleaned it up and it runs perrrfect!
12-13-2011, 02:58 PM
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Thx guys for all the suggestions
earlwb: The P51 was a nightmare since the beggining, it is a yr old and has being flown 4 times. The first two times were deadsticks, neither me nor the good old boys at the club could made the thing iddle. I put a on board ignitor and that didnt work well. Someone adjusted the valves and suggested a special plug with a tab special for inverted engines and that worked.
The next flight the gear didnt come out so it landed on her belly. Fixed that, then the canopy came out midair. [X(]
This weekend I try to fly her again and now is very nose heavy, to the point she cant even taxi. I didnt move anything around so I have to see what shifted while in the garage. Not to mention that the monocote is becoming loose in several areas. I DONT WANT THE THING ANYMORE, Im tired of fixing a plane for 1 yr that I barely fly.
Have 5 other planes, Phoenix Extra 300, Lanier Edge 540, Funtana S 90 size, Small(59) Revolver and Small Hobby King Yak 54.
The Twist 60 and Spacewalker are nice options. I dont care about the Escapade too much.[:'(]
Ive always like the Sundowner and Sbach but I dont think they come in a suitable size for my 100.
earlwb: The P51 was a nightmare since the beggining, it is a yr old and has being flown 4 times. The first two times were deadsticks, neither me nor the good old boys at the club could made the thing iddle. I put a on board ignitor and that didnt work well. Someone adjusted the valves and suggested a special plug with a tab special for inverted engines and that worked.
The next flight the gear didnt come out so it landed on her belly. Fixed that, then the canopy came out midair. [X(]
This weekend I try to fly her again and now is very nose heavy, to the point she cant even taxi. I didnt move anything around so I have to see what shifted while in the garage. Not to mention that the monocote is becoming loose in several areas. I DONT WANT THE THING ANYMORE, Im tired of fixing a plane for 1 yr that I barely fly.
Have 5 other planes, Phoenix Extra 300, Lanier Edge 540, Funtana S 90 size, Small(59) Revolver and Small Hobby King Yak 54.
The Twist 60 and Spacewalker are nice options. I dont care about the Escapade too much.[:'(]
Ive always like the Sundowner and Sbach but I dont think they come in a suitable size for my 100.
12-13-2011, 05:50 PM
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GP super skybolt ROCKS with a 1.00
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wk5KsNPalM0
the maiden take off.
not the best quality video, my son used his cell phone to record it.
but you get an idea.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wk5KsNPalM0
the maiden take off.
not the best quality video, my son used his cell phone to record it.
but you get an idea.
12-16-2011, 08:39 AM
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Saito's ts90 twin; I have a few questions.
Are the heads one piece with the barrells? Is the camshaft ball-bearing supported? Do they oil their camshaft well?
I have heard that they are a smooth running, not particularly powerful, somewhat heavy easy starter.
This is the twin with the push rod tubes on the bottom,not on the front.
Are the heads one piece with the barrells? Is the camshaft ball-bearing supported? Do they oil their camshaft well?
I have heard that they are a smooth running, not particularly powerful, somewhat heavy easy starter.
This is the twin with the push rod tubes on the bottom,not on the front.
12-16-2011, 10:01 AM
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Doc, the heads are an integral part of the cylinder casting, the cam lubes very well, don't know about tje cam bearings. Try a 14x6 as on any other .90 and be pleasantly surprised.
12-16-2011, 07:48 PM
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ORIGINAL: lopflyers
Thx guys for all the suggestions
earlwb: The P51 was a nightmare since the beggining, it is a yr old and has being flown 4 times. The first two times were deadsticks, neither me nor the good old boys at the club could made the thing iddle. I put a on board ignitor and that didnt work well. Someone adjusted the valves and suggested a special plug with a tab special for inverted engines and that worked.
The next flight the gear didnt come out so it landed on her belly. Fixed that, then the canopy came out midair.[X(]
This weekend I try to fly her again and now is very nose heavy, to the point she cant even taxi. I didnt move anything around so I have to see what shifted while in the garage. Not to mention that the monocote is becoming loose in several areas.I DONT WANT THE THING ANYMORE, Im tired of fixing a plane for 1 yr that I barely fly.
Have 5 other planes, Phoenix Extra 300, Lanier Edge 540, Funtana S 90 size, Small(59) Revolver and Small Hobby King Yak 54.
The Twist 60 and Spacewalker are nice options. I dont care about theEscapade too much.[:'(]
Ive always like the Sundowner and Sbach but I dont think they come in a suitable size for my 100.
Thx guys for all the suggestions
earlwb: The P51 was a nightmare since the beggining, it is a yr old and has being flown 4 times. The first two times were deadsticks, neither me nor the good old boys at the club could made the thing iddle. I put a on board ignitor and that didnt work well. Someone adjusted the valves and suggested a special plug with a tab special for inverted engines and that worked.
The next flight the gear didnt come out so it landed on her belly. Fixed that, then the canopy came out midair.[X(]
This weekend I try to fly her again and now is very nose heavy, to the point she cant even taxi. I didnt move anything around so I have to see what shifted while in the garage. Not to mention that the monocote is becoming loose in several areas.I DONT WANT THE THING ANYMORE, Im tired of fixing a plane for 1 yr that I barely fly.
Have 5 other planes, Phoenix Extra 300, Lanier Edge 540, Funtana S 90 size, Small(59) Revolver and Small Hobby King Yak 54.
The Twist 60 and Spacewalker are nice options. I dont care about theEscapade too much.[:'(]
Ive always like the Sundowner and Sbach but I dont think they come in a suitable size for my 100.
12-16-2011, 11:28 PM
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ORIGINAL: earlwb
I can understand that. I had a Ultimate Biplane that got the best of me. It you tried to do a slow roll the engine would quit. Four points were OK, inverted was OK, up and down was OK, but slow rolls would kill the engine. I tried four different engines and used a fuel pump, changed fuel lines and fuel tanks. I eventually gave up on it and quit flying the plane.
ORIGINAL: lopflyers
Thx guys for all the suggestions
earlwb: The P51 was a nightmare since the beggining, it is a yr old and has being flown 4 times. The first two times were deadsticks, neither me nor the good old boys at the club could made the thing iddle. I put a on board ignitor and that didnt work well. Someone adjusted the valves and suggested a special plug with a tab special for inverted engines and that worked.
The next flight the gear didnt come out so it landed on her belly. Fixed that, then the canopy came out midair. [X(]
This weekend I try to fly her again and now is very nose heavy, to the point she cant even taxi. I didnt move anything around so I have to see what shifted while in the garage. Not to mention that the monocote is becoming loose in several areas. I DONT WANT THE THING ANYMORE, Im tired of fixing a plane for 1 yr that I barely fly.
Have 5 other planes, Phoenix Extra 300, Lanier Edge 540, Funtana S 90 size, Small(59) Revolver and Small Hobby King Yak 54.
The Twist 60 and Spacewalker are nice options. I dont care about the Escapade too much.[:'(]
Ive always like the Sundowner and Sbach but I dont think they come in a suitable size for my 100.
Thx guys for all the suggestions
earlwb: The P51 was a nightmare since the beggining, it is a yr old and has being flown 4 times. The first two times were deadsticks, neither me nor the good old boys at the club could made the thing iddle. I put a on board ignitor and that didnt work well. Someone adjusted the valves and suggested a special plug with a tab special for inverted engines and that worked.
The next flight the gear didnt come out so it landed on her belly. Fixed that, then the canopy came out midair. [X(]
This weekend I try to fly her again and now is very nose heavy, to the point she cant even taxi. I didnt move anything around so I have to see what shifted while in the garage. Not to mention that the monocote is becoming loose in several areas. I DONT WANT THE THING ANYMORE, Im tired of fixing a plane for 1 yr that I barely fly.
Have 5 other planes, Phoenix Extra 300, Lanier Edge 540, Funtana S 90 size, Small(59) Revolver and Small Hobby King Yak 54.
The Twist 60 and Spacewalker are nice options. I dont care about the Escapade too much.[:'(]
Ive always like the Sundowner and Sbach but I dont think they come in a suitable size for my 100.
Don't let a model intimidate you and make you give up on it. Models are constructed of wood, plastic, foam (in some cases), screws, fittings, etc. They are not alive and they don't have it out for you.
You need to look at your models in the same way that maintenance crews look at full size aircraft - and that is as a collection of systems, made of impersonal component parts.
In the case that you described above, it is obvious that your model's fuel system is defective and needs attention. Find someone in the club that is particularly clever at analyzing and fixing model fuel systems and ask for his/her help. Don't let your model intimidate you. It is a lifeless collection of parts, nothing more - nothing less.
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12-17-2011, 11:52 AM
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ORIGINAL: Old Fart
I should have said it the way you just did,my apologies to all.
I should have said it the way you just did,my apologies to all.
I meant no offense.
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12-17-2011, 02:17 PM
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Has Saito dropped the 1.80 glow? Was on Horizon's website today to order one but they were not listed, the 1.80 gas version was but in glow they went from the 1.50 to the 2.20.
12-17-2011, 02:43 PM
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Has Saito dropped the 1.80 glow? Was on Horizon's website today to order one but they were not listed, the 1.80 gas version was but in glow they went from the 1.50 to the 2.20.
Has Saito dropped the 1.80 glow? Was on Horizon's website today to order one but they were not listed, the 1.80 gas version was but in glow they went from the 1.50 to the 2.20.
12-17-2011, 05:20 PM
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ORIGINAL: Old Fart
A friend is looking for a saito 30 like mine and says he can't see it listed,will check their site now.
A friend is looking for a saito 30 like mine and says he can't see it listed,will check their site now.
