DA 50 Fuel Tank Size?

[bigblueswope]

What size tank would you recommend for 10-15 minutes of mostly 3D flying?

I'm not talking the high energy, wtfo, flying. Harriers, hovering, rollers etc...


BJ Swope

 

[ChickenBalls]

20 - 22oz

 

[bigblueswope]

Thanks CB.


BJ Swope

 

[kwj48]

I've always used a 16oz. Figi tank. Easily get 10 min. No high energy.

 

[jamesrxx951]

properly tuned a 16oz tank should be more than enough. the maneuvers you mentioned don't require full throttle a lot. so that engine should use minimal fuel.

 

[ChickenBalls]

I've always used a 16oz. Figi tank. Easily get 10 min. No high energy.

Yeah you can get 60 on 16oz for 10min, a mix of high energy, and low and slow @emtp275 has his with this set up. When he posted 15min figured he'll need more than 16oz.

 

[bigblueswope]

Thanks for all the great replies.


BJ Swope

 

[stangflyer]

I use a 24 oz. But then again, I love the extreme high energy and do get into the wot a bit. But still get a good 12-15 minute flight and have about half a tank or better upon landing.

 

[ExtraNuts]

I use a 24 oz. But then again, I love the extreme high energy and do get into the wot a bit. But still get a good 12-15 minute flight and have about half a tank or better upon landing.

I use 24oz too. I don't mind landing after a 12-15 min flight with 1/3 tank or more. Its the oh ShEEEEEET I'm OOF, " DEAD stICk", hey move over a little im coming in sol.

 

[Jetpainter]

I use about 14 ounces a flight with my DA 50's for a 10 minute flight. Slightly more with a tuned pipe. I still run a 24oz tank because I like to be sure, though it is overkill.