Fred_dente
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Hey does anyone know a good clean way of getting in to gas
Hey does anyone know a good clean way of getting in to gas
In the same boat as you. I'm looking into gas, It's pretty expensive though!
My question: Is Gas or Glow better?
I like DLE and DA for 50cc and below. GP is my favorite brand!! They haul our planes with almost too much power!I have found gas to be more affordable, but glow gives you more power for your weight. Glow also smells better. Typically I'll fly anything 60-size or smaller glow or electric. If you can fit a 20cc gasser or bigger in it gas is my go-to. DLE is my preferred engine brand.
Gas may seem expensive, but if you factor in batteries, ESC, and motor along with a charger and possibly an extra set of batteries, the price becomes comparable. Also, the weight savings of gas are not insignificant.
I have found gas to be more affordable, but glow gives you more power for your weight. Glow also smells better. Typically I'll fly anything 60-size or smaller glow or electric. If you can fit a 20cc gasser or bigger in it gas is my go-to. DLE is my preferred engine brand.
Gas may seem expensive, but if you factor in batteries, ESC, and motor along with a charger and possibly an extra set of batteries, the price becomes comparable. Also, the weight savings of gas are not insignificant.
Glow fuel is also REALLY expensive compared to Gas, right?
Glow fuel is $30 - $40/gallon.
WHAT??? I thought it was $20 per gallon?
Maybe if you mix your own and use very low nitro content. It hasn't been that cheap for over a decade.
How do I mix my own?
Maybe I should get a Gasoline airplane.Is there a way to convert a glow engine into gas? What would happen if I tried to use 2-stroke gas in a 2-stroke glow engine?
Well, gasoline needs a spark to ignite. Glow engines use a glow plug, which reacts with the glow fuel to create ignition. So, putting gas in a glow engine would do nothing.
The only good way I've found to mix glow fuel would be to buy 5 gallons of 50/50 nitro/methanol, buy some methanol, and some Klotz and mix them in the correct proportions. It's a large investment that should only be undertaken if you are committed to flying glow.
They make gas conversion kits for glow engines but you would be spending significantly more (for the engine plus the kit) than it would cost to get a new DLE equivalent that's designed for gas from the factory.
Converting glow airplanes to gas is not that bad if they are at least .90-size. They make smaller gas engines but they don't have a great reputation. I really enjoy flying glow and I eat the costs of fuel because I can get the airplanes for so cheap, due to a super low demand.
Maybe I should stick with electric for now.
I would go for a NGH 9cc. One of our ngh's is now running perfectly. Our evolution 10gx has been an amazing engine, it just is a smidge too much power and weightOk, well I guess mixing my own glow fuel is out of the question then.
Maybe I should stick with electric for now.
BTW, what size gas engine would be equal to a .40 size glow engine?
I think that is a solid plan! Or check the RCGroups classifieds for good deals on engines. I highly recommend OS. My saito has been a major pain in the rear to get going. The compression in the engine was so strong that it snapped the landing gear on my poor zeus.The route I think I am going to take to get into glow will be to go to swap meets and find a motor I can get for cheap, or maybe a whole plane I can slowly refurbish. Rebuild the motor so I learn as I go, do as much research as possible and buddy up with someone who knows gas/glow and work my way into flying it, kinda a game plan goal to hit for this upcoming summer. I don't want to invest to much money in it to begin with but I would really like to try that side of the hobby. If I like it I will continue to pursue it and grow a more solid collection
I have been watching vids on glow and gas lately, it's funny you mention Saito. I think I might like the 4 strokes. Most say they are more reliable and efficient. Plus I think they sound more scale tooI think that is a solid plan! Or check the RCGroups classifieds for good deals on engines. I highly recommend OS. My saito has been a major pain in the rear to get going. The compression in the engine was so strong that it snapped the landing gear on my poor zeus.