[NSRCA-discussion] New YS .60 Short Strokes

[J N Hiller]

Not a diesel, but I guess technically they are compression ignition aided by
catalytic action. In the late 80's I had an OS 61 SF that would do it in hot
weather in mid summer about 1 of 10 starts after the first start. Sure
surprised the guy holding the airplane. Since then I suspect the platinum
alloy wire used in glow plugs isn't of equal quality since they don't last
nearly as long.
Jim

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[mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org]On Behalf Of Jay Marshall
Sent: Friday, February 17, 2012 6:14 PM
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I didn't think diesel engines were legal!

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[mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org] On Behalf Of J N Hiller
Sent: Friday, February 17, 2012 6:28 PM
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Some may remember that under ideal conditions a glow engine can start
without heating the glow plug simply by flipping the prop. Its rare but can
happen. In any case it requires a deliberate act to energize the meat
slicer.
Jim

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[mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org]On Behalf Of Phil S.
Sent: Friday, February 17, 2012 2:55 PM
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...and a glow igniter!

On 2/17/2012 5:33 PM, Dave Harmon wrote:
Naaaaa....another funky rule proposal that is not needed..there is already a
disconnect outside the fuselage..a fuel line!

Dave Harmon
NSRCA 586
K6XYZ[at]sbcglobal[dot]net
Sperry, Ok.

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mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org] On Behalf Of Keith Hoard
Sent: Friday, February 17, 2012 4:24 PM
To: Robert Campbell; General pattern discussion
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New Rules Proposal:

    All Glow Powered aircraft will have their Glow Plugs removed as a visual
indication that they are not "hot".  The Glow Plug will only be inserted
into the cylinder(s) of the engine when the competitor is in the ready box
prior to an official flight and will be promptly removed by his caller
before leaving the runway when retrieving the plane after flight.

Keith Hoard
Collierville, TN
khoard at gmail.com <mailto:khoard at gmail.com>
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