tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2973001257469712096.comments2023-07-06T05:24:12.023-05:00RC BLog: Pretorian 435Ken Schroeterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11792686126519801598noreply@blogger.comBlogger236125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2973001257469712096.post-87593759730904913022020-03-24T18:00:48.515-05:002020-03-24T18:00:48.515-05:00Oh dude, chat all the time with you, but realised...Oh dude, chat all the time with you, but realisedvyoday I've not been checking on comments.<br /><br />This IS my favorite planeMKen Schroeterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11792686126519801598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2973001257469712096.post-59143427839720362732020-03-24T17:59:41.775-05:002020-03-24T17:59:41.775-05:00Sorry, I have realized I have forgotten to check f...Sorry, I have realized I have forgotten to check for comments!<br /><br />I do love these engines. 10cc engines are needy, but these RCGF-USA ones are the best. Don't buy from Valley View, though, make sure you have a real RCGF-USA engine.Ken Schroeterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11792686126519801598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2973001257469712096.post-13605896279239783132020-03-24T17:57:13.798-05:002020-03-24T17:57:13.798-05:00Also, if you tuned the needles in one temp or alti...Also, if you tuned the needles in one temp or altitude, you may need subtle tweaks on startup. If you havent run it in a while, try spraying a little fuel in the carb air inlet like I suggest to Admar, above. I use a fuel stabilizer in my gas to help prevent the tiny inlets from gumming up.Ken Schroeterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11792686126519801598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2973001257469712096.post-53064093996993936552020-03-24T17:54:47.164-05:002020-03-24T17:54:47.164-05:00Admar, goodness, I have completely forgotten to mo...Admar, goodness, I have completely forgotten to moderate comments and just saw yours toda. Apologies, I am sorry. I suppose you have gotten the engine to work. If you have trouble getting fuel in, try spraying a little directly into the open carb, the choke it, finger over the inlet or the choke, and start it. This gives quite a few pressure changes and often leads to getting it started. If problems persist and it's an RCGF-USA engine, reach out to Joe Nelson on the website. He'll get you running. If you bought a Valkey View RC one, you are on your own, those are not real RCGF engines.Ken Schroeterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11792686126519801598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2973001257469712096.post-55568037906133243352020-03-24T17:53:59.140-05:002020-03-24T17:53:59.140-05:00Franck, goodness, so sorry! I have forgotten to lo...Franck, goodness, so sorry! I have forgotten to look at comments! <br /><br />I capped it with tubing and a screw snug in the end of the tubing. Hope you already figured this out!Ken Schroeterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11792686126519801598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2973001257469712096.post-60279612906602612262020-03-24T17:44:15.406-05:002020-03-24T17:44:15.406-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Ken Schroeterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11792686126519801598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2973001257469712096.post-25260848178417297782019-06-19T14:11:43.954-05:002019-06-19T14:11:43.954-05:00Hope you received previous request!Hope you received previous request!Franckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04532164718079585494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2973001257469712096.post-12753652449036758732019-06-19T14:11:15.143-05:002019-06-19T14:11:15.143-05:00Hi Ken, i plan on doing the same, i'm struglin...Hi Ken, i plan on doing the same, i'm strugling setting this things up right since 2017!! It was running ok on colder days but as soon as it gets warm outside...no joy!!!<br />What do you do with that pressure connector that was plugged to the fuel pump!! (Piece that screwed on the side of cylinder) ???<br />Thanks for sharing your work!!!Franckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04532164718079585494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2973001257469712096.post-70190168392874277072019-06-11T08:19:37.376-05:002019-06-11T08:19:37.376-05:00Read your blogs with interest as I recently purcha...Read your blogs with interest as I recently purchased a rcgf 10cc and have challenges tuning it. Mine came with a walbro wt1183 carb. Am I correct in that your stik has been fitted with a wa80a and that your sukoi has the rcgf upgrade carb with needle settings of 3-4 turns, and that you're happy with how both rcgf 10cc engines run? Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11717470748110513690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2973001257469712096.post-31198113964711974322019-05-31T10:42:39.781-05:002019-05-31T10:42:39.781-05:00Good to meet you as well. Hopefully we get a chanc...Good to meet you as well. Hopefully we get a chance to fly together again. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05697087525874419419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2973001257469712096.post-53536665327950918662019-05-16T17:39:58.107-05:002019-05-16T17:39:58.107-05:00I think you will really like this plane! I had an ...I think you will really like this plane! I had an Ultra Stick 60 with a DLE-20 and this should be even more sporty. GHoffmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04396008035599795275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2973001257469712096.post-35466172681253326072019-03-10T13:34:12.656-05:002019-03-10T13:34:12.656-05:00The biggest reason I use RF7.5 is the Swap Pages. ...The biggest reason I use RF7.5 is the Swap Pages. None of the stock planes or airports are good practice for what I really fly. On the Knife Edge Swap pages, I can find tweaks that others have shared that “feel” like my planes and even the Merrimack field is available there. GHoffmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04396008035599795275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2973001257469712096.post-23492101952797596142018-12-03T14:29:27.667-06:002018-12-03T14:29:27.667-06:00Thanks very much for sharing this experience!
Thanks very much for sharing this experience!<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03634722960122926024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2973001257469712096.post-69446675062525120712018-07-31T06:48:08.774-05:002018-07-31T06:48:08.774-05:00Hi Ken,
My engine has arrived. What a joy!! But, ...Hi Ken,<br /><br />My engine has arrived. What a joy!! But, not for long. After doing very quietly all the necessary installations, including modifying the throttle arm with reference to what you did, the engine will not start. When i turn the propeller it does not pump fuel into the engine. I checked tank, fuel lines, batteries, spark plug, needles, but everything is installed correctly. I have a Valiant with a DLE 35RA and have already replaced the carburetor repair kit, it works perfectly. So I'm not so rookie, but I'm not a carburetor expert, either. Could you give me a hint of what might be happening?<br /><br />Best Regards,<br />AdmarAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17014067278001161154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2973001257469712096.post-60843529699962322782017-12-04T00:10:07.742-06:002017-12-04T00:10:07.742-06:00Hi Ken, no problem, i understand that is and old p...Hi Ken, no problem, i understand that is and old post.... i have already mayden the Su26 at last i have choose a 15cc gas RCGF add some leat on tail and fly. Think the right engine for that model, i fly with a 15x7 wood prop. Very good model and very visible in the sky. Bye and Merry Xmast! Rocco.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00585722628107018843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2973001257469712096.post-65388585384333812942017-12-02T11:08:00.124-06:002017-12-02T11:08:00.124-06:00I had the CB 180, two of them (accidentally had or...I had the CB 180, two of them (accidentally had ordered 2). It was a nice heli, fixed pitch though. Very fragile for a learner, so I beat the crap out of them. I really like this EC!Ken Schroeterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11792686126519801598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2973001257469712096.post-51938485372040066502017-12-02T11:06:39.131-06:002017-12-02T11:06:39.131-06:00Sorry about the delay, missed a few comments!
I t...Sorry about the delay, missed a few comments!<br /><br />I think a 20 is way too big. The 10cc is a great fit. 15cc would be large. but I think would work great!Ken Schroeterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11792686126519801598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2973001257469712096.post-39548140498282981222017-12-02T11:04:20.471-06:002017-12-02T11:04:20.471-06:00Hi! Sorry for the delay, seems I missed a lot of c...Hi! Sorry for the delay, seems I missed a lot of comments and am catching up. I just bought a new one! I will be putting a 10cc in it too. Its a snug fit, and I had to make a large opening in the cowl, but it worked great. I did make a mistake with my gas vent placement, and will be looking at a new spot with this build. In the coming months I will blog it. BTW mine is the side exhaust. I think a rear might create some space problems.Ken Schroeterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11792686126519801598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2973001257469712096.post-72703831002505660932017-12-02T11:01:41.340-06:002017-12-02T11:01:41.340-06:00I am flying the 60" with the 10cc. I don'...I am flying the 60" with the 10cc. I don't think I would go bigger without increasing to 15cc. I agreee that a 10cc is a nice 0.60 replacement.Ken Schroeterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11792686126519801598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2973001257469712096.post-5796669971040322892017-12-02T11:00:40.912-06:002017-12-02T11:00:40.912-06:00I would, Luis, but it varies so much... I started ...I would, Luis, but it varies so much... I started at stock per the instructions, but think I ended up out on both a few turns. This one seems most stable, the oe on my Stik requires a lot of daily tweaking.Ken Schroeterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11792686126519801598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2973001257469712096.post-84493984685002639632017-10-08T07:04:11.896-05:002017-10-08T07:04:11.896-05:00I have a cb180. Good fun little machine, but its w...I have a cb180. Good fun little machine, but its worthless now as it seems very difficult to get a new main motor. Scott Wichallnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2973001257469712096.post-32959019557887982542017-07-28T05:37:03.666-05:002017-07-28T05:37:03.666-05:00Hi! nice model, i have the same model but still no...Hi! nice model, i have the same model but still not complete. <br />On hobbyking site them suggest a 20cc gas engine for this plane, for me this is too big e too much vibration may be dismoount this plane. Now i read that you have mounted a 10cc rcgf, i'm thinking at a 15cc rcgf whit a 15x8 propeller, what do you think about this? thanks and bye bye Rocco (Rome-Italy)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00585722628107018843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2973001257469712096.post-65983715034219400822017-06-23T14:09:31.512-05:002017-06-23T14:09:31.512-05:00Im putting one together now with the new 10cc re.
...Im putting one together now with the new 10cc re.<br />Did you have to trim the tristock on the firewall for the engine to fit?MaximumDeflectionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09935044536605531213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2973001257469712096.post-74772688970808967462017-06-04T06:22:53.743-05:002017-06-04T06:22:53.743-05:00Sorry to hear of the loss of your Spitty.
I lost a...Sorry to hear of the loss of your Spitty.<br />I lost a 20cc sbach to a tree about 5 feet off the ground just on the other side of the runway. ,got blown off course on landing due to a crosswind and some distraction in the pits.<br />Got her replaced with a different brand sbach which is lighter and performs much better. The new one is a pound lighter.MaximumDeflectionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09935044536605531213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2973001257469712096.post-45502323076183721042017-06-04T06:09:07.639-05:002017-06-04T06:09:07.639-05:00Looks great.
I just got the same plane. I plan on ...Looks great.<br />I just got the same plane. I plan on installing the new rcgf 10 rear exhaust. Any tips on engine install,eg ,motor mount used firewall clearance to rear carb to fit the motor? Where did you mount the ignition and battery?<br />Sorry for all the questions Im just trying to get ahead of the game.lol<br />Thanks.MaximumDeflectionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09935044536605531213noreply@blogger.com