Pilot RC 122" Extra 330SC

[ChickenBalls]

Mentally I'm 10. Physically..........You don't want to know what I am physically. Here we go again......"back in the box"

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Hey Donnie look! a kerpeller! @ChickenBalls

OutOfTheBox Please Kelly

 

[Joe Hunt]

Got the DA-170 back yesterday and bolted it on last night. I "goop"d on the cuffs, but they're pretty thin and I don't have high hopes for them lasting, but we'll see.

 

[Joe Hunt]

I noticed when I used my temp gun (no telemetry setup as of yet) after landing that my left head (from the front) was cooler than my right head. The right head is more forward and gets the air sooner, but the left head had a 3/8" gap behind it... whereas the right head had an 1-1/4" gap behind it. So, I took and used some balsa to fill in behind the right head until it had a 3/8" gap behind it, too. We'll see if it makes a difference one way or another (if I ever get this plane back together).

The front part of the baffling is removable now, as well. So I'll be able to remove the engine, change plugs, etc. without having to cut it off again. Doh! lol

 

[Terryscustom]

Oh yea, I love the question "should I baffle this engine?". Answer is always HELL YES!!!!! As you make baffles from the front of the cowl it helps to close off the large area that always legs free air go towards and over the spark plugs. Air is always path of least resistance so by closing that off you can drop temps substantially. Aim it directly at the top fit on the engine.

 

[Spats]

I agree 100% with Terry and I believe in getting the air out of the cowl as fast as possible.

 

[Joe Hunt]

Hey @dhal22 ... I setup the plane with the EQ-10 this time. If you turn the plane on first the servos do not get any power, thus no binding. They don't power up until you turn on the radio.

 

[Joe Hunt]

Hey @Terryscustom ... 10 years ago I started spacing out Rocco's control horns to allow for conicals. I mentioned in this review I'd like to see Pilot do that, as well. You're into this stuff, haha, wouldn't you like that setup? Since you're cutting out your own horns and horn bottom plate you could do that easily.

 

[stangflyer]

The front part of the baffling is removable now

Nuthin like removable baffling. Sure makes maintenance easier.

 

[Joe Hunt]

Servos finally came back from Hitec today... my list is down to two items:

1) neaten up the wiring
2) go fly!

 

[WMcNabb]

Joe, after seeing your photo shoots, have you ever though of offering a Giant Scale Calendar? You might have some interest from the group here. After all, everyone needs something cool hanging in their shop.