----- Original Message -----

From: Christopher Barber

To: Rotary motors in aircraft

Sent: Tuesday, July 08, 2008 10:45 PM

Subject: [FlyRotary] Saga vids on utube and MORE checking the basics

Submitted for your consideration....

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qsndDKG1OuE

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=86fy3qNCVJs

     Right after both of these runs we discovered the reason for some of the roughness

     present in these runs.  The nut holding the crank angle sensor was not tightened properly.  GOTTA check 

     the basics.  DOH!

     That is me at the controls and my buddy, Russell, on cam. (he discovered the infinity focus feature

      just AFTER these videos were taken <g>.  He is actually the smartest guy I know.

     I am coming to the conclusion that many/most of my current concerns are
     electrically based.  So, I will be running and checking wires AGAIN.  I
     am really annoyed by the RPM indicator going to zero when I go over
     about 5400ish rpm (usually). I still have some power to go but do not know what I
     actually achieve.  Actually, today, in the second video, it got to 5000 but then went to zero.  

     When I backed off the throttle, it went to a couple erratic numbers then went back to normal

     Still lots more to discover and tweak.  However, did you notice my plane
     is actually moving under its own power <G>. Wow, who'd of thunk it.

     Oh, btw, on an unrelated note, I was promoted to corporal yesterday at work.
     (we only have corporal's and sergeants on the streets).  FWIW.

     
     All the best,

     Chris
     Velocity SE N17010
     New 2nd gen 13b turbo block,
     Medium street port,by Mazdatrix
     Mistral intake
     RWS 2.17 Redrive
     RWS EM2
     RWS EC2
     IVO in flight adjustable Magnum 3 blade prop
     Aeroelectic Z-14 duel alt/duel bat