[NSRCA-discussion] Gas pattern options

[glmiller3 at suddenlink.net]

Carl,

I'm experimenting with a gas conversion OS160 using an Aeroslave pipe.  Lance says the pipe isn't "built for gas temperatures" but so far I've had more trouble with headers and couplers...pipe seems to be holding up fine.  

I hope I'm through the learning curve with this system and can fly it next season competitively.  It doesn't have the "stupid power" that a YS 170 does, but Mark Hunt has flown the P9 sequence with it and it I think his assessment was that the power was adequate.   Perhaps he'll chime in here.   The power is certainly plenty for the Advanced sequence that I'm flying.

George

---- CHV69 at aol.com wrote: 

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How about sound? Are we able to use the existing carbon fiber pipes  
available now like the Aeroslave and ES pipes with the gasoline engines? Or are  
specially made pipes required?
 
Carl
 
 
In a message dated 12/13/2009 9:31:36 A.M. Eastern Standard Time,  
vicenterc at comcast.net writes:

Correct.  However, fuel cost would make a difference if we could  use 
gasoline.  After my experience, I don't think gasoline engines  available in that 
time were viable option for pattern for higher  classes.  However, it could 
work for lower classes.  I am not sure  what gasoline engines manufacturers 
are offering to increase power  today.  Gasoline engines for sure are more 
reliable in the low run than  glow engines.  Another issue, vibration of 
gasoline  engines requires special attention but is similar to the situation we 
 have when using glow engines.