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| + | ** Evolution EVOE10GX .60 gas engine - $200 | ||
| + | ** [http://www.horizonhobby.com/products/10cc-60-cu-in-gas-engine-EVOE10GX http://www.horizonhobby.com/products/10cc-60-cu-in-gas-engine-EVOE10GX] | ||
| + | ** Supposedly consumes fuel at ~10mL/min at high throttle. | ||
| + | ** Compatible with .40 mounts | ||
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Revision as of 12:27, 25 January 2014
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[hide]Overview
ctag owns a Kyosho Calmato model airplane. It was given to him many years ago by the grandparents of his friends, Daniel and Nathan. ctag has done passive maintenance on the plane and its accessories, but has never been able to start the engine (a .40 glow engine).
The current plan is to purchase and install a gasoline engine and test the control components.
Hardware
Engine
The current engine is a Tower Hobbies .40 glow engine.
- Replacement Engine
- Evolution EVOE10GX .60 gas engine - $200
- http://www.horizonhobby.com/products/10cc-60-cu-in-gas-engine-EVOE10GX
- Supposedly consumes fuel at ~10mL/min at high throttle.
- Compatible with .40 mounts
Electronics
Fuselage
Wingspan: 1600mm / 63in
Software
Maintenance Log
[25-1-2014] Moved the plane and all components from house in Madison to Nick's house in HSV. Began assessing work needed for flight-worthiness.
