PA TME Smoke System

Wilko · 07-12-2007, 11:33 PM

Hi Guys,

Just wondering if anyone from Oz has used or knows anyone that's using a Precision Aerobatics TME Smoke system? I'm undecided as to go with this type or the HHQ Showtime System. I'm putting it into my GP 1/3 Pitts, I think it will top off a great looking model. Any help would be appreciated.

Cheers

Wilko.

morerevsm3 · 07-13-2007, 06:47 AM

I have had 2 TME smoke pumps, they both lost prime in extreme manouvres, are heavy with extra batteries required, and only lasted about 40 tanks of smoke oil each, changed to crankcase pressure system, and no problems since, and makes more smoke and is also lighter and never loses prime

mikedannielle · 07-13-2007, 08:26 AM

I have one in my Waco and don't like it. Switching to a Sullivan

DesertHucker · 07-13-2007, 01:10 PM

	Quote: Originally Posted by morerevsm3
	I have had 2 TME smoke pumps, they both lost prime in extreme manouvres, are heavy with extra batteries required, and only lasted about 40 tanks of smoke oil each, changed to crankcase pressure system, and no problems since, and makes more smoke and is also lighter and never loses prime

I had the TME as well stripped the gears, and had one of their fluid pumps same thing stripped as well.
Also kept loosing prime. Pain and messy

Wilko · 07-14-2007, 08:09 PM

Thanks for the help Guys, what about the showtime system better or worse?

Wilko.

morerevsm3 · 07-15-2007, 03:58 AM

crank case pressure is cheaper, lighter and more reliable than any pump, and makes same amount of smoke

Jamieman · 07-15-2007, 04:48 AM

I think Chrisby set up a crankcase pressure system on his 260. Makes heaps of smoke.

Patrick Holowesko · 07-15-2007, 09:57 AM

how could you setup a crank case system confused ??? :S:S

RightThrust · 07-15-2007, 10:49 AM

I've been using the TME smart smoke for a few years in my 260 with great results. Be sure to use 2 check valves on twin cylinders engines. I too lost prime with one, but 2 solved that.

-Kelly Gerber

mikedannielle · 07-15-2007, 07:17 PM

I use a Sullivan Skywriter in my Yak with no issues yet

. Way better than that TME

junk!!!!!!

morerevsm3 · 07-15-2007, 11:00 PM

	Quote: Originally Posted by Patrick Holowesko
	how could you setup a crank case system confused ??? :S:S

fit small nipple to crank case, run hose through 1 way check valve (YS check valve works well), run hose through dubro or similar pinch valve with 5kg+ servo attached into smoke tank, every time piston(s) on downstroke, positive pressure is in crankcase, which then pressurizes smoke oil tank when pinch valve is open, hose runs from tank, through pinch valve to muffler. it is best to mix pinch valve servo to throttle so at low throttle, smoke is off or nearly off, also through switch on transmitter to turn off and on as well. make sure tank is wrapped in fibreglass reinforced tape as well to take pressure off seams

Royster · 07-22-2007, 04:30 AM

Hey Guys
New to this forum and shortly new to gas planes, but how big does an aircraft have to be to install smoke systems?

07-12-2007, 11:33 PM	#1 (permalink)
Wilko Flyin' Around Join Date: May 2007 Location: Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia Posts: 6	PA TME Smoke System Hi Guys, Just wondering if anyone from Oz has used or knows anyone that's using a Precision Aerobatics TME Smoke system? I'm undecided as to go with this type or the HHQ Showtime System. I'm putting it into my GP 1/3 Pitts, I think it will top off a great looking model. Any help would be appreciated. Cheers Wilko.

07-13-2007, 06:47 AM	#2 (permalink)
morerevsm3 no style flyer Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: australia Age: 44 Posts: 182	Re: PA TME Smoke System I have had 2 TME smoke pumps, they both lost prime in extreme manouvres, are heavy with extra batteries required, and only lasted about 40 tanks of smoke oil each, changed to crankcase pressure system, and no problems since, and makes more smoke and is also lighter and never loses prime __________________ [IMG]http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y171/morerevsm3/picture149[IMG]

07-13-2007, 08:26 AM	#3 (permalink)
mikedannielle NOW THAT'S BAD ASS NOW Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 1,160 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 2	Re: PA TME Smoke System I have one in my Waco and don't like it. Switching to a Sullivan

07-14-2007, 08:09 PM	#5 (permalink)
Wilko Flyin' Around Join Date: May 2007 Location: Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia Posts: 6	Re: PA TME Smoke System Thanks for the help Guys, what about the showtime system better or worse? Wilko.

07-15-2007, 03:58 AM	#6 (permalink)
morerevsm3 no style flyer Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: australia Age: 44 Posts: 182	Re: PA TME Smoke System crank case pressure is cheaper, lighter and more reliable than any pump, and makes same amount of smoke __________________ [IMG]http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y171/morerevsm3/picture149[IMG]


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07-15-2007, 04:48 AM	#7 (permalink)
Jamieman Must practice unknowns Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Maitland Age: 35 Posts: 805	Re: PA TME Smoke System I think Chrisby set up a crankcase pressure system on his 260. Makes heaps of smoke.

07-15-2007, 09:57 AM	#8 (permalink)
Patrick Holowesko Yak 54!! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Somewhere Age: 15 Posts: 132	Re: PA TME Smoke System how could you setup a crank case system confused ??? :S:S __________________ No f E a R

07-15-2007, 10:49 AM	#9 (permalink)
RightThrust Bad-ass Super Contributer! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Ocala, FL Age: 24 Posts: 223	Re: PA TME Smoke System I've been using the TME smart smoke for a few years in my 260 with great results. Be sure to use 2 check valves on twin cylinders engines. I too lost prime with one, but 2 solved that. -Kelly Gerber

07-15-2007, 07:17 PM	#10 (permalink)
mikedannielle NOW THAT'S BAD ASS NOW Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 1,160 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 2	Re: PA TME Smoke System I use a Sullivan Skywriter in my Yak with no issues yet. Way better than that TME junk!!!!!!

07-22-2007, 04:30 AM	#12 (permalink)
Royster Bad-ass Super Contributer! Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Brisbane Australia Posts: 743	Re: PA TME Smoke System Hey Guys New to this forum and shortly new to gas planes, but how big does an aircraft have to be to install smoke systems?

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