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==Software==
 
==Software==
  
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==Maintenance Log==
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==Maintenance==
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===Parts List===
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* Screen trap - [http://www.horizonhobby.com/products/double-screen-crap-trap-filter-small-SUL187 http://www.horizonhobby.com/products/double-screen-crap-trap-filter-small-SUL187]
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* Tank Klunk - [http://www.horizonhobby.com/products/in-tank-fuel-filter-clunk-EVOA106 http://www.horizonhobby.com/products/in-tank-fuel-filter-clunk-EVOA106]
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May also need:
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* Transmitter
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** Spektrum?
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* Receiver
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* Servos
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** Futaba?
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* Batteries
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===Log===
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'''[30-1-2014]'''
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* Took plane to ML shop. Cleaned internals, setup fuel delivery system, and test-started the engine. Engine runs well.
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* There is an intermittent issue with the ailerons cutting out and not responding for a while...
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* More parts are needed for safe operation. They have been added to the parts list for purchase.
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* One of the wheels does not rotate freely, may cause a crash-on-landing.
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* More investigation needed to determine the best revision of fuel-system for Assisted RC purposes.
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* Learned that I may be able to salvage the old glow engine by soaking it in ether/carb cleaner from Praux.
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'''[29-1-2014]'''
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Parts needed for engine replacement arrived from HorizonHobby! A test fit was carried out, and the new engine appears to work with the existing frame.
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Parts list:
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* Replacement Engine
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** Evolution EVOE10GX .60 gas engine - $200
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** [http://www.horizonhobby.com/products/10cc-60-cu-in-gas-engine-EVOE10GX http://www.horizonhobby.com/products/10cc-60-cu-in-gas-engine-EVOE10GX]
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** [http://www.horizonhobby.com/pdf/EVOE10GX_Manual.pdf Engine Manual]
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** Supposedly consumes fuel at ~10mL/min at high throttle.
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** Compatible with .40 mounts
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* Replacement gas tank and fittings
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** Tank
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*** Tank stopper #1 - [http://www.horizonhobby.com/products/universal-fuel-tank-stopper-viton-synthetic-rubber-SUL449 http://www.horizonhobby.com/products/universal-fuel-tank-stopper-viton-synthetic-rubber-SUL449]
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*** Tank stopper #2 - [http://www.horizonhobby.com/products/gas-conversion-stopper-DUB400 http://www.horizonhobby.com/products/gas-conversion-stopper-DUB400]
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** Gas line
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*** Gas line - [http://www.horizonhobby.com/products/tygon-gas-tubing-3-medium-DUB799 http://www.horizonhobby.com/products/tygon-gas-tubing-3-medium-DUB799]
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*** Inline filter - [http://www.horizonhobby.com/products/inline-fuel-filter-EVOA105#t2 http://www.horizonhobby.com/products/inline-fuel-filter-EVOA105#t2]
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*** Fuel clip - [http://www.horizonhobby.com/products/fuel-line-clips-medium-DUB677 http://www.horizonhobby.com/products/fuel-line-clips-medium-DUB677]
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** Filling ports
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*** [http://www.horizonhobby.com/products/kwik-fill-fueling-valve-gas-DUB335 http://www.horizonhobby.com/products/kwik-fill-fueling-valve-gas-DUB335]
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* Parts for the ground station
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** Start-Stick - [http://www.horizonhobby.com/products/start-stick-HAN113 http://www.horizonhobby.com/products/start-stick-HAN113]
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** Oil - [http://www.horizonhobby.com/products/evolution-2-cycle-oil-synthetic-quart-EVOX1001Q#t3 http://www.horizonhobby.com/products/evolution-2-cycle-oil-synthetic-quart-EVOX1001Q#t3]
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'''[25-1-2014]'''
  
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[25-1-2014]
 
 
Moved the plane and all components from house in Madison to Nick's house in HSV.
 
Moved the plane and all components from house in Madison to Nick's house in HSV.
 
Began assessing work needed for flight-worthiness.
 
Began assessing work needed for flight-worthiness.

Latest revision as of 12:57, 1 February 2014

Creator:
ctag
Status:
Active/passive Development
Born On:
10:56, 25 January 2014 (CST)
Last Updated:
12:57, 01 February 2014 (CDT)


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.

Electronics

Fuselage

Wingspan: 1600mm / 63in

Software

Maintenance

Parts List

May also need:

  • Transmitter
    • Spektrum?
  • Receiver
  • Servos
    • Futaba?
  • Batteries

Log

[30-1-2014]

  • Took plane to ML shop. Cleaned internals, setup fuel delivery system, and test-started the engine. Engine runs well.
  • There is an intermittent issue with the ailerons cutting out and not responding for a while...
  • More parts are needed for safe operation. They have been added to the parts list for purchase.
  • One of the wheels does not rotate freely, may cause a crash-on-landing.
  • More investigation needed to determine the best revision of fuel-system for Assisted RC purposes.
  • Learned that I may be able to salvage the old glow engine by soaking it in ether/carb cleaner from Praux.

[29-1-2014]

Parts needed for engine replacement arrived from HorizonHobby! A test fit was carried out, and the new engine appears to work with the existing frame.

Parts list:

[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.

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