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Title: PA 51 Tempest II Tank Size
Post by: Walter Johnson on January 15, 2007, 06:28:28 AM
Hi everyone, First post with Stunt Hanger been away awhile but getting back into the game. I am building a Tempest II with a 1996 vintage NOS PA51 with the then recomended pipe. What capacity tank will finnish the pattern and a little extra on 15% fuel and recomended 3blade Bolly.Thanks Walt
Title: Re: PA 51 Tempest II Tank Size
Post by: peabody on January 15, 2007, 07:41:33 AM
Walt....Welcome back!
I flew that combo for a few years with a 6 ounce tank and 10% fuel....
Do I have your mailing address?
Title: Re: PA 51 Tempest II Tank Size
Post by: RandySmith on January 15, 2007, 10:06:33 AM
Hi everyone, First post with Stunt Hanger been away awhile but getting back into the game. I am building a Tempest II with a 1996 vintage NOS PA51 with the then recomended pipe. What capacity tank will finnish the pattern and a little extra on 15% fuel and recomended 3blade Bolly.Thanks Walt

Hi Walt

Peabody is correct , unless you really plan to use 15% fuel, in that case you may need  more.  I would suggest you do not start off with 15% nitro fuel, if you start  flying teh plane in the spring try 5% to start then if needed go up untill the nitro is correct, remember, if you start with 15% in the cooler spring months you may need 25 TO 30 % to keep the run the same in the summmer

Randy
Title: Re: PA 51 Tempest II Tank Size
Post by: Walter Johnson on January 15, 2007, 04:56:45 PM
Thanks all, Looking at the plans there is six inches from F1 to F2 might be able to strech it to six and a half or go with a 8 ounce plastic. Randy I am building from one of your laser cut kits very nice. Will give updates as I progress.
Hi Rich if that post is from Circle Burner Peabody I do recieve your GSCB contest schedule but just in case its 5 Pearl Street, Clinton,CT 06413. Thanks Again Walt