91" SkyWing ARS 300 Assembly Thread
WMcNabb
150cc
Thanks Nick! I thoroughly enjoyed this one.
AKNick
640cc Uber Pimp
Decided to open up the cowl more. Basically removed the air dam, and using the slight incorporated ramp that is built into the cowl already. I’ll probably get some exhaust gunk inside the plane but I had already cured the inside with thinned epoxy, hopefully it won’t get too nasty.
I really think I’m not getting enough air out. So this seems logical.
I really think I’m not getting enough air out. So this seems logical.
AKNick
640cc Uber Pimp
I'm using the tech aero HV version unregulated (no jumpers) with a 2S LiPo which is 8V regulated output. All the jumpers do is remove the excess voltage, so if your battery voltage drops the output will match what ever the input is less about 0.3V. IE: regulated 8V, input 7V the output is 6.7V. If you have 8.2V input, 8V regulated, the output will be roughly 7.9V. Hope That helps.
When I talked with Joe Lewis at Aviator plus, he said he uses the regular non-hv Tech Aero regulated to 6.6V and likes it better. Pretty interesting. I think the older GP ignitions had issues with lower voltage (backfiring on starting, poor transition), the new ones don't have the same issue.
After talking with Joe, he told me to send my ignition in. We contemplated the overheating, and my air inlet/outlets and when it dies. He seemed to think that I would notice a pinging sound and loss of power before overheating and dying. My scenario is almost like someone hit a kill switch. He has someone making a 3DP carb plate cover that protects the carb from ram air and eliminates diaphragm flutter. He's going to send me one along with a new ignition under warranty. In the mean time I'm putting the ignition on from my other GP sitting here and give it a go. He also said I am a little rich on the LSN, and his experience is once I hit about 60 flights the rings will seat better due to the synthetic oil and ceramic cylinder wall coating. As far as getting pink, he's seen many like this from the guys running them hard like myself and don't have any issues. Keeping the temps below 350F is ideal, My sensor temp alert was at 330F, now it's at 320F because last time it died it was below 330F and the probes that I'm using due to the location are going to be off by 15-30 degrees roughly. Seeing how fast my temps climb is why I opened up the cowl more and am re-routing some more exit air. Pics to come.
When I talked with Joe Lewis at Aviator plus, he said he uses the regular non-hv Tech Aero regulated to 6.6V and likes it better. Pretty interesting. I think the older GP ignitions had issues with lower voltage (backfiring on starting, poor transition), the new ones don't have the same issue.
After talking with Joe, he told me to send my ignition in. We contemplated the overheating, and my air inlet/outlets and when it dies. He seemed to think that I would notice a pinging sound and loss of power before overheating and dying. My scenario is almost like someone hit a kill switch. He has someone making a 3DP carb plate cover that protects the carb from ram air and eliminates diaphragm flutter. He's going to send me one along with a new ignition under warranty. In the mean time I'm putting the ignition on from my other GP sitting here and give it a go. He also said I am a little rich on the LSN, and his experience is once I hit about 60 flights the rings will seat better due to the synthetic oil and ceramic cylinder wall coating. As far as getting pink, he's seen many like this from the guys running them hard like myself and don't have any issues. Keeping the temps below 350F is ideal, My sensor temp alert was at 330F, now it's at 320F because last time it died it was below 330F and the probes that I'm using due to the location are going to be off by 15-30 degrees roughly. Seeing how fast my temps climb is why I opened up the cowl more and am re-routing some more exit air. Pics to come.
AKNick
640cc Uber Pimp
Skywing origional lt had this foam baffle directing the air out prior to the tunnel and the forward floor exposed.
I removed the OEM air deflector and put it on the floor with a little ramp/air dam to let some airflow from the cabin into the tunnel. I then got some foam and made another air deflector out the mid section of the tunnel.
I removed the OEM air deflector and put it on the floor with a little ramp/air dam to let some airflow from the cabin into the tunnel. I then got some foam and made another air deflector out the mid section of the tunnel.
AKNick
640cc Uber Pimp
Finalized my new GP ignition holder mount and mounted with with a new ignition on the ARS. Not sure about you guys but I can look at wire routing for hours until I’m satisfied with the organization. No chafing, straining, or loose wires here. Even made a hot air deflector so it doesn't come hot off the cylinder directly into the ignition.
