Fuel,what to use?

Posted: Tue Jul 01, 2003 4:52 am

Hi,nearly finished building my first helie,a raptor v2 50,not sure what fuel to use,what percentage of nitro to use?.Whats the cheapest type and where can I buy it.
Would be gratefull for all help.

Good Guy Joined: Sep 11, 2002 Posts: 107 Location: Erskine

Hi gorillazus,

Most people use cool power fuel nowadays, it is avaliable fgrom most model shops but for the best prices you need to purchase 4 gallons and have it sent mail order, if thats a bit much for starting out your local model shop will have it, use 10% nitro to start with. If you want to get 4 gallons try the shops below,

http://www.skylinemodels.co.uk
http://www.midlandhelicopters.co.uk

hope this helps

Graham

Posted: Tue Jul 01, 2003 7:29 am

I always use a fuel with some caster in it for the first gallon then depending on the engine ether run some more caster or change to a fully synthetic oil based fuel. If this is your first heli then you don’t need much more than 5% once you need more power then spend more money on fuel with higher nitro. What engine have you got?

Posted: Tue Jul 01, 2003 2:09 pm

Its a tt50 that I have,thanks

Posted: Wed Jul 02, 2003 7:05 am

A TT50 will be fine with just a gallon of caster thorough it, just remember to keep it on the rich side when setting up.

Posted: Wed Jul 02, 2003 7:10 am

Hi,thanks for the advice boys,ordered some fuel today,coolpower 10%,bought half a gallon of model technics fuel today as well(has castor oil in it).Hopefully will test fly mid next week.

Posted: Thu Jul 03, 2003 5:08 am

Just to let you guys know,have cancelled the order of coolpower,as it was going to cost me £17.50 to get it delivered up to me,they say its to do with the couier.
Have now ordered wildcat helie mix,which is a £1 less a gallon and only £4 delivered,hopefully they wont phone tomorrow to tell me about extra delivery charges! will have to wait and see if they deliver for the price quoted.

Has anyone else had this problem with fuel delivery???,or does the world end after Aberdeen!

Good Guy Joined: Sep 11, 2002 Posts: 107 Location: Erskine

Hi gorillazus,

We tried the wildcat our club and were not really that impressed, you will have to change all your engine settings and probably need to change plugs as well as it seems to be a bit odd. We eventually gave up and went back to coolpower but i know what you mean about the price.

sorry

Graham

Posted: Thu Jul 03, 2003 5:18 am

Hi Strachg,

Read a lot of info on the runRyder forums about Wildcat fuel,the feedback was very good,as i am using it from the start,Im not epecting any problems,will give it a try and let you know how I get on with it.

Good Guy Joined: Sep 11, 2002 Posts: 107 Location: Erskine

no probs bud i hope you have more luck. let me know if it works for you,.

Graham

Posted: Thu Jul 03, 2003 5:27 am

Hi Gorillazus,

Have used Wildcat fuel before with no problems myself,i find that coolpwer isnt any better,it just happens to be the most widely available,and the most advertised.With the current problems with supply of coolpower,a lot of flyers have changed to Wildcat.

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Posted: Fri Jul 04, 2003 6:28 am

Hi Gorillazus
At Huntly club most of us are useing bekra 10%from model technics I use coolpower for my ys, I get my fuel from GTI in Aberdeen dont use to much caster because it will get burned on to piston and muffler.
Glenflyer Cool

Posted: Fri Jul 04, 2003 6:42 am

Forgot to say I hope youve got someone to look it over for you and test fly for you not so bad if you have a simulator but be very careful for the first time it is not so easy as it looks would not like you to break it and be put off as so many have tryed to go it alone if you need help give me a mail you cant be far from me
Glenflyer Laughing

Newbie Joined: Jan 17, 2004 Posts: 1

Hi Guys,

We read your comments on the fuel. We have converted some guys recently at the LMAC club to wildcat with great results. Also engine problems with OS50s appear to have gone using the wildcat 15% although its only been used for a couple of months so approx 60 flights.

ultimatehelicopters.co.uk offer mail order wild cat for £6.00 which is included in the fuel price.

Posted: Sun Jan 18, 2004 6:46 am

Hi LC
Is LMAC Leicester Model Aero Club? why don't you drive to LHC the Importers of Wildcat and pick it up direct, also for delivery they only charge £4.70.

the list prices are
0%12.70
5% £13.15
10% £14.24
15% £15.95
20% £20.67
30% £22.59

As a reseller for wildcat I will deliver to your flying site if it’s in central Scotland