I'm wondering why those two guys elected to turn that model over, while starting, so the engine is in the upright position?
Charles you were watching the Classic event.
Yeah, those two random guys probably just don't know enough about model airplanes to figure out how.
Brett
Gee Brett,Really Charles,,the post prior to Brett's explained it, read before you respond please,,
You could have identified those two guys, and I never used the word "random."
It's only the 6th of January, are you going to troll me the entire year on your replies to all my Posts?
About my observation.
It appears that I have been mislead over many years, in that, an engine will start easier while upright?
Now I read that this isn't the case. Engines will start easier inverted.
What exactly is the scoop on this?
Really Charles,,the post prior to Brett's explained it, read before you respond please,,
the engine is in the airframe inverted,, they flip the plane upside down to make the engine upright
are YOU going to continue trolling all year in 2016?
let it go,
get along
and stop with your sideways comments trying to get under peoples skins,, please,, PLEASE,, just try to get along
Charles you were watching the Classic event. It was normal 'in the day' to turn them over to get the engine upright to start. 'Strange' would have been to leave it upright. Many of those cowlings and the short Fox venturi made it impossible to choke the engines. You gave them a shot in the venturi from your Sullivan rubber fuel bulb and cranked. On my classic Dolphin I invert to prime then set it back over on the wheels to start. The older engines weren't as predictable about starting as today's stuff. You didn't take chances on a mis-start. You just turned it over.as I said, its already answered in this post, right before the one you poked Brett about
Dave
And the beat goes on.........
as I said, its already answered in this post, right before the one you poked Brett about
Yeah, those two random guys probably just don't know enough about model airplanes to figure out how.
Brett
Mark,
Yes, I seen that, just before the Post Brett could have left out.
Well, then that answers it.
It's easier to start an engine when it's "upright."
Is this agreed upon or not?
nice ;)
I'm just shocked and amazed that someone of your vast (alleged) experience as a "modeler" going all the way back to your youth would even have to ask the question! With all those models you say you built as a youngster, I just can't believe you didn't fly them? Because if you flew them, you would have experienced the condition that occurs when you feel the need to invert the model to start it.You would know it depends on a lot of things, like weather and temperature. You would know that when it's cool out and it takes more fuel to start the engine and with the model upright and engine inverted, gravity takes affect and some falls out the venturi, so you turn the model over so all the choke or prime goes in the engine. You would also have known all the things that Dave pointed out out from experience. You would know that it used to be in competition, that you got a 5 point bonus for getting the engine started and model in the air in under a minute, so you got real familiar with what it took to start you engine because if you used an electric starter you did not get the 5 point bonus and you took every action possible to ensure a one flip start.. Yes, I am shocked and amazed! y1 y1
Type at you later,
Dan McEntee
I don't belive anyone responded after Lauri's statement?
When a contestant gets to practice, they get to know their equipment. I don't hesitate to turn a plane over with an inverted engine as I don't want to waste the judges time.
Now Robert, does Schaefer still have the shop on Virginia Street if I remember right or is this it. It was back in the 70's when I visited his shop. Used to drive to Buder on weekends while in school. Time goes so fast now.
When a contestant gets to practice, they get to know their equipment. I don't hesitate to turn a plane over with an inverted engine as I don't want to waste the judges time.
Now Robert, does Schaefer still have the shop on Virginia Street if I remember right or is this it. It was back in the 70's when I visited his shop. Used to drive to Buder on weekends while in school. Time goes so fast now.
That's Wesley Dick and he has been around sense the 50tys That was the sure way to start a fox and old habits die hard. Now I hope I don't have to lock my own thread. I don't know what engine the plane has in it.
Yeah, those two random guys probably just don't know enough about model airplanes to figure out how.
Brett
HEY, I resemble that remark!
Don't worry, you'll figure it out eventually.
Brett