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  1. AtomicFlyer

    74" Edge 540

    I was never able to find a manual on this airframe. On their web page, 3DHS says to use the 72" Extra manual for this airframe. As you found, the 72" Extra manual says to use a push-pull servo in the tail if you're using a gasoline engine (to achieve CG). I tried to contact 3DHS to ask them but...
  2. AtomicFlyer

    74" Edge 540

    I worked through this same issue with the pertinent post starting here. The short answer for me is that my airframe was only set up for pull-pull. Marc
  3. AtomicFlyer

    DLE-30 Dies When Inverted

    My engine problem is fixed. I bought a new carburetor and installed it last week. I tuned it up a bit in my driveway. Then I went to the field this morning and flew eight 10 minute flights, much of it inverted, without a hiccup. The experienced guys at my club wanted to take apart the old carb...
  4. AtomicFlyer

    DLE-30 Dies When Inverted

    Thanks for relating your experiences Mike. I certainly see (and have somewhat experienced) the advantages of gas over electric, especially for this size plane and larger. I just need a short break from banging my head against a wall. I actually went out to the field today (after saying I wasn't...
  5. AtomicFlyer

    DLE-30 Dies When Inverted

    Gary, I appreciate your interest in finding a solution. I agree that I could get more movement on this issue with TBM if I was more assertive. But even though $300 is a substantial amount of money in my hobby budget, it doesn't seem worth the hassle involved. I've seen other guys online trying...
  6. AtomicFlyer

    DLE-30 Dies When Inverted

    The guy at TBM told me if it will run upright and inverted on the bench then the problem is with the setup and that's not covered under warranty. Other than sending it in for a warranty checkup (which he thought was not worth the shipping I'd have to pay) he suggested removing the cowl, which I...
  7. AtomicFlyer

    DLE-30 Dies When Inverted

    Mike, I appreciate your perspective. For the last month I was working on the assumption that I just need to find the correct tuning or do the right modification and I'd fix the problem. On another more highly trafficked but less enlightened forum, a few guys are saying I just need to properly...
  8. AtomicFlyer

    DLE-30 Dies When Inverted

    Thanks for the input guys. I went to the field today to try out my modifications. The "executive summary" is that the engine still dies when inverted. You can read below for the details. I got to field today with the plane and modifications as shown in post #26 above. It started easy (as it...
  9. AtomicFlyer

    DLE-30 Dies When Inverted

    Thanks guys. Still hoping I don't have to find out for sure though. :D Marc
  10. AtomicFlyer

    DLE-30 Dies When Inverted

    My DLE-30 actually runs plenty good and strong for my style of flying. I'll be singing its praises if I can just keep it running while inverted in the air. But if I can't get it resolved, I'm probably headed towards the GT-33 as my next attempt to get this airframe flying. I've read quite a few...
  11. AtomicFlyer

    DLE-30 Dies When Inverted

    I saw your video when I was doing research into my issue. Sorry you weren't able to get it resolved. I congratulate you on your perseverance. Your issue is a bit different from mine. I'm able to roll the plane over while on the ground and the engine runs fine. My issue only comes up when I'm...
  12. AtomicFlyer

    DLE-30 Dies When Inverted

    Thanks Gary. I was running it kind of sloppy rich on the last few flights because someone suggested that might solve my problem with it dying inverted. It was also leaving a trail of oil on the underside of my fuselage. :( But this is the first time I've pulled the plug since the first flight...
  13. AtomicFlyer

    DLE-30 Dies When Inverted

    It's been cold and windy all day and more of the same forecast for tomorrow (and next weekend). And since I can't do much about tuning until I get to the field I decided to make some progress on the other working theory which is that I'm starving the engine for air. So, IF the engine is...
  14. AtomicFlyer

    Member's Full Scale Planes

    Members Full Scale Planes The percentage of full scale pilots in my RC club is pretty high. And it's probably just as high on this forum. So post a photo (or three) of planes you've either owned or flown. I'll go first. :D I took lessons and soloed in this two place Quicksilver: And...
  15. AtomicFlyer

    DLE-30 Dies When Inverted

    I've got my coping saw warmed up and ready to make a hole in the firewall. ;) My flying field is about 5800' ASL so that may have something to do with my setup needing to be a bit different. Last weekend, when I wasn't going inverted way up high and waiting for it to die, I was doing some low...
  16. AtomicFlyer

    DLE-30 Dies When Inverted

    Good suggestions, both. I'll try them and post back the results. Marc
  17. AtomicFlyer

    DLE-30 Dies When Inverted

    I called Troy-Built models today and talked to their engine guy Jeff. He's a friendly guy and was willing to chat about my issue. I explained my issue with the engine dying when inverted and told him what I tried. Here's what we chatted about: -I can send the motor back under warranty for a...
  18. AtomicFlyer

    MPI Miracle Switch MKII Voltage Regulator and Switch

    It's sold. Thanks, Marc
  19. AtomicFlyer

    DLE-30 Dies When Inverted

    Thanks for the suggestion Carter. The photo below shows part of the vent line. Is this what you're talking about? The vent line comes out of the tank, then goes towards the back of the tank and loops back up front. Then I run it out the bottom of the fuselage. You may notice that I have a filter...
  20. AtomicFlyer

    DLE-30 Dies When Inverted

    Thanks for the offer Gary. I may take you up on it. But I'm going to wait to hear what Troy-Built has to say first. I'm hoping my pain and suffering is at least building some character. Besides, cutting brass tubing and soldering on barbs is cathartic. :rolleyes: Marc
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