CRRC Pro GF26I

[mattbogy]

One more try.

[TrikeFlyer]

Great video Mattbogy that little engine shure hauls the mail!!!

Getting closer to maiden on my Laser with the 26cc engine. Been raining until this afternoon so got more done. Only need to install linkages, trim cowl and program the radio now.

Here are a few pics without cowl.

[mattbogy]

Nice decals. I sure could use some Western Hobbies decals?????? Another benefit of a smaller gasser is that it fits in my Chevy work truck. I hope I can dodge the boss tomorrow. I hope to get some better video now that I have the holes in wing bottoms patched up.

[TrikeFlyer]

Yeah, they ( decals) look great on my laser wings. I stole them out of an Extra 330 kit I bought from Jim at Wester Hobbies.

It would be cool to have some more.

Trike

[CRRCproUSA]

We will have some Western Hobbies decals made soon. We are working with DKJens on a Bill Hemple 52% edge with the EVO300 in it and will be using it to as a billboard.

Sincerely,
Jim
WesternHobbies

[mattbogy]

Thanks Jens for filming the first Showtime video...Here's number two, a little rough around the edges...as soon as I landed, before I got a chance to tune the engine, I was asked to leave by the fine members of Santa Fe Dam Flyers RC Club...Some guys belong in a convelescent home on a simulator, instead they are out there with the same trainer after 20+ years...your engine is too loud...your flying too low...your buddies membership is past due...BLA...BLA..BLA..SHUT UP AND FLY!

It takes a small miracle and almost an hour to upload these video files. Stay tuned will try again after work.

[mattbogy]

Video

[TrikeFlyer]

Hey, your the man, Mattbogy, your 2 videos are awsome

They show just how much power this little 26cc engine can produce. What prop are you using???

Now I can't hardly wait to get mine in the air this weekend.

[mattbogy]

Running Xoar 18x6 wooden prop for best slow speed manuvers and static thrust. Was turning 8000 RPM last time I checked. I hope to improve that number by 200 to 300 RPM once I get a couple of hours on the engine. I have a close friend running a YS140 Sport in an Extreme Flight Yak turning the same prop @ 8500 RPM. I also have a buddy with a Saito180 who will be running the same prop. So far I don't see any advantage to Glow other than a few hundred RPM.

[TrikeFlyer]

Mattbogy, thats pretty good number for a 26cc turning a XOAR 18 X 6 .

My 26 cc was turning 8430 rpm with a XOAR 17 X 6 last time I checked it. After we run a couple gallons of fuel through these engines I think they will turn a 18 X 6 about same RPMs as your friends glow engines.

[wiz310]

I sure wish I wasn't away working when all this was happening........... seems I was to late to be the other "outside US" tester. I suspect this would have been a very nice engine for my glider tug Pawnee.
I'll just have to buy one now I guess.
Craig, what did you end up using on the 45 as a header pipe?. looks like copper in the pics.
Jim, if you end up wanting to try any other engines..........I'm keen.
cheers Wiz.

[nicetie]

Anyone know the URL for the thread re: SK130 engines? I have a lot to say about one.
Ken