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ARF Reviews
Extreme Composite Edge 540T 50CC Dietrich Performance75CC Extra260
product Reviews Smart-Fly Competition 12 Turbo
Instruction Manuals
Instruction Manuals The Ladies Justina and Dietrich 42% Extra 260
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Setup Tips
Engines
1. New Engine Break In- We suggest Lawn Boy Ashless non-synthetic for the first 4-5 gallons at 32:1 mix. Please take this to heart. Your rings will seat better in the bore and your engine will break in more smoothly than if you skip this most important step. Then switch to Amsoil synthetic blend (Dominator racing oil 50:1 or Sabre Professional (ATP) 100:1). Follow mixing directions closely depending upon which synthetic oil you choose. After break in, we continue to run our engines on Amsoil and you just can't find a better blend. We've also used Bel-Ray two stroke oil in our birds and found it to be of high quality also. Bel-Ray H1R Synthetic 2-Stroke Racing Oil - Power Valve Formula - is a premium synthetic ester based product specifically formulated for premix applications in 2-stroke high performance motorcycle engines, as well as other high performance 2-stroke engines. This is a clean burning, high performance product with Bel-Ray�s unique anti-wear chemistry. Bel-Ray HIR controls power valve deposits for improved power and throttle response. Need Amsoil for your engine? Amsoil is distributed in the US through their private dealer network. Rockin' Rick is an Amsoil dealer and will ship to your door anywhere in the 48 States. Dominator and Sabre Professional grades are in stock and ready to ship to you. Contact him through our contact links page to place an order.
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2. Mufflers VS Canisters- Now here's one we could debate all night. We suggest that you outfit your large scale planes with canister exhaust systems. Yeah, Yeah, I know, the darned things are outrageously expensive and add more weight to the plane than the stock muffler systems. Noise abatement is a big concern at a lot of the fields now due to encroachment by developers. This is also a very touchy subject with a lot clubs, especially those who aren't very fond of Large scale planes. There are many of these of petty, small minded clubs around so don't get yourself thrown out of the club just because you don't have any noise abatement employed. Therefore, it is our opinion, that canisters are the way to go... now and in the future. 3. Secret "Smoke Success" Tips by Albert Tejera Click Here. 4. Carburetor tuning- You can usually trust your engine manual to get the correct initial settings for the High and Low speed needle setting for your carb. Minor adjustments after break in period are sometimes necessary but be very conservative in how much you turn the needles. No more than an eighth of a turn at at time should be sufficient to try out new settings. Electronics 1. Servos- Now here's a subject that could be debated all night. Who's got the best on the market? Well, as I said, that's truly a matter of opinion between the JR and Hitec crowds. We've been using both the Hitec HS-5995TG, Hitec HS-7995TG, and the JR 8711's on the control surfaces of our planes. All of these servos do perform well for large scale applications and the JR 8711's are truly the strongest right now. I wouldn't recommend using anything weaker on your 35-43% planes. We believe that it is better to have more Oz/In. than is recommended on the control surfaces than cutting it down to the minimums. At least 2-Highest torque servos on the rudders and why don't you add that extra one for the ailerons and elevators while your at it? Of course, your hobby dealer is going to love you when you place your order, but you won't have any problems when it come to control while in the air. 2. Connections- Try to keep all the connections to your servos tight and and secure. There are number of connection devices on the market that will work but we like to use the Slimline Snap Lock safety connector. Of course, you could always use good quality electrical tape or heat shrink tubing.
3. Servo Extensions- Nothing is more indicative of trouble to come than a "rats nest" of wiring in the plane. Try to be as neat and clean as possible when routing the wiring and ensure that it is secured. Keep the length of all your servo extension leads as short as possible and don't put multiple leads on one servo unless you can't get the required length. The more connections in an electrical circuit, the more chance there is of a failure or hooking up something incorrectly. 4. Power distribution- When using multiple servos on each control surface, it will become veritably impossible to distribute equal power to each servo without a power panel. Of course, there are still some pilots who insist on living in the stone age and don't believe in the necessity of this crucial piece of equipment. We disagree with that philosophy and recommend that a power panel is used. In our opinion, Duralite and Smart Fly have the best power panels on the market. Which one is best suited to your needs becomes a matter of individual application. We like the Smart Fly products and recommend using them. 5. Batteries- Next to a great engine, powerful and dependable batteries are the heart and soul of your bird. Without them, all control ceases to function. We've used a lot of different types over the years and now recommend high power Li-Ion or Li-Phosphate batteries. Ni-CAD and Ni-MH are dinosaurs and we wouldn't use them even on a bet. Our aircraft are too important to trust to ancient technology from the 80's and 90's. What manufacturer? Duralite and Fromeco are usually the top choices and they have multiple power and voltage ranges to choose from. Mechanical 1. Prop Balancing- An unbalanced prop is one item that can lead to a lot of vibration and even possible prop failure. Click here to got to Prop Balancing 101. 2. Axles- The stock axles supplied with the ARF's are usually pretty good but I've had some that weren't so well made. PSP Titanium axles have never failed on any of our aircraft we suggest using them. 3. Wheels- Here's another subject that could be debated all night depending upon individual applications. We usually use Dubro or Sullivan 5" treaded wheels for the main landing gear on 40% planes. Additionally, we recommend the TBM CF tailwheel assemblies as they are most durable and inexpensive compared to other comparable products on the market.
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