Is Nitro Addictive?

[Barry Tilson]

What motor ? YS I don't use anything just make sure carb is cleared out on last flight , OS I use a very little after run oil. I learned this from my airplane motors YS seems to like life dry in the off season from my experience and OS is opposite ( little oil )

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[Ross Lawton]

What oils do we use for engine storage. After run?

I generally won't use an after-run oil unless i am planning on not flying for a extended period of time, but what i do with every engine after flying is to run it clean so that any fuel left in the engine is burnt away leaving only the oils. I also turn the piston to top dead center and close off the carb and plug the exhaust.

I find this method helps keep the engine and fuel system in good condition.

Hope this helps,
Cheers,
Ross

[Barry Tilson]

Ok, Ok hears the scoop! I'm not a nitro virgin any more! However I have to confess my first nitro flight wasn't on the N7 that I've been building and threading about. Yes I didn't save myself for my beautiful N7.  I was holding out trying to be faithful, when this little hottie came into my life yesterday.  So beautiful, so skinny so well designed. The stars aligned, her name the N5c TT, this little sweetie and I made flight together today and even though she has been with another. It's was only a few times. I couldn't resist such a fine machine meticulously assembled by a master builder Ray from the east side Michigan.
Yes life is busy and I love to build Heli's as much as I like to fly them. However it's also great to learn how others build heli's and set them up.
It was pure joy to fly the N5c today and can't wait to explore more or the feeling and tuning. These flights today have me wondering what's in store for my N7 maiden.
Can't wait 5 synergies at IRCHA this year!
I've very blessed and fortunate to get to enjoy this hobby and still be married. LOL

[Rodney Kirstine]

Awesome!  I spent some time on the phone with Ray going through the CGY-750 setup with him when he built that N5C.  You definitely got one with low hours on the clock. 

[Barry Tilson]

Awesome!  I spent some time on the phone with Ray going through the CGY-750 setup with him when he built that N5C.  You definitely got one with low hours on the clock.

This is the first time flying CGY750 and it was very nice.
I like the screen, defiantly going to look into it.

[Rodney Kirstine]

So far, the CGY-750 is my favorite FBL controller.  It is easy to set up and easy to change settings in the field without having to have any extra cables, boxes, computers, terminals...  I also just really like the way it flies.  It's also got a great nitro governor.  Anyway, I think you'll be really happy with it on the N5C, for sure.

[Mark Dean]

That N5combo is great for me also. The cgy750 feels very natural and the tail is like all other Futaba gyros... Unmatched!

Oh the N7 is just a more addictive, bigger, and more awesome nitro machine. Get ready to buy lots of fuel. Your addiction is just beginning.


Mark


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[rcnut]

...Oh the N7 is just a more addictive, bigger, and more awesome nitro machine. Get ready to buy lots of fuel. Your addiction is just beginning.

I second that! Having 3 helis with big block motors in them is an ultimite rush! My addiction started a long time ago! LoL!

[Barry Tilson]

Yes going to need a supplier for fuel in Michigan.

[rcnut]

I used to be on the Wildcat team and was able to get fairly good pricing on fuel...now that's gone. Our LHS is willing to work with us, so we buy (order) a pallet of fuel and split it 3 ways, and then use our LHS for the rest or as needed.

Buy yea...the bigger motors really burn up the fuel! I might need to pickup the N5cTT for better fuel economy!

[Barry Tilson]

Yes that's part of the issue. The new N5c TT, YS60SR on 626's. Need fuel for both. I will check with Hobby World in GR.