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07-10-2013 04:40 AM
Joerock1988
PC-21 Weight
What was your final weight for your PC-21? Also, did you have to add any nose weight?
09-07-2010 08:15 AM
jmiracle
Re: Troy Built Models Pilatus PC-21
Roberto,

My DL30 is the "older" side carb version. I have a conversion kit for it, but haven't installed it yet. Since Troy Built seems to be out of stock on replacement cowls, it didn't make much sense to me to convert the motor while it's in the Pilatus. I'll convert it once the Pilatus is "retired".
09-06-2010 10:25 AM
Roberto
Re: Troy Built Models Pilatus PC-21
Jason good review. Just one question, does the DL30 with the back carburator feet better then the old side version?
Please let me know since I'm about to buy the engine for mine that's been waiting it's turn.

Thanks Roberto
07-13-2010 12:36 AM
richaur
Re: Troy Built Models Pilatus PC-21
How about a Syssa SAP-180 - 30cc rear mount carby and rear mount muffler? Has anyone got the firewall demensions?
04-08-2010 02:33 PM
tazmanian
Re: Troy Built Models Pilatus PC-21
Hi to everyone

Jason, very good review about the Pc 21 , this is definitely an eye catching babe , and Iīm falling for it, Iīm considering getting one myself , and the obvious choice for a powerplant , is gas , but instead of the DL-30 , I was thinking about the ZDZ 40RE , which is a rear exhaust engine , with an inverted pitts muffler ( since thereīs no room for a canister , due to the nose gear) , I have one 40Re in my Aggressor 240 , and itīs a very good engine , but then, it may be overkill , due to itīs size , What do you think about it? , all suggestions are welcome.

Peter
02-05-2010 04:59 PM
rcflyguy
Re: Troy Built Models Pilatus PC-21
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Originally Posted by jmiracle View Post
wow! This is cool stuff! I would be very interested in a solution for this plane and the DL-30. Replacement cowls are cheap enough that it would be worth the effort to replace it to clean up the looks a bit.

I've thought about modifing the exhaust manifolds that come with the plane to fit over the carb cut-out on the DL-30....if the muffler didn't chew up so much of the opposite side, this may be very doable!
Also, a rear carb mod is hopefully comming soon!
02-05-2010 03:23 PM
jmiracle
Re: Troy Built Models Pilatus PC-21
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Originally Posted by jtec/radiowave View Post
we have actually been doing a lot of custom mufflers for engines going in this airplane. Due to the taper on the front of the cowl we have been doing some modifications to keep everything inside the cowl. We have done everything from a zenoah G-23/26, SV-26, ZDZ 40, & DL -30.

wow! This is cool stuff! I would be very interested in a solution for this plane and the DL-30. Replacement cowls are cheap enough that it would be worth the effort to replace it to clean up the looks a bit.

I've thought about modifing the exhaust manifolds that come with the plane to fit over the carb cut-out on the DL-30....if the muffler didn't chew up so much of the opposite side, this may be very doable!
02-05-2010 11:46 AM
jtec/radiowave
Re: Troy Built Models Pilatus PC-21
we have actually been doing a lot of custom mufflers for engines going in this airplane. Due to the taper on the front of the cowl we have been doing some modifications to keep everything inside the cowl. We have done everything from a zenoah G-23/26, SV-26, ZDZ 40, & DL -30.
02-05-2010 09:52 AM
Didier25
Re: Troy Built Models Pilatus PC-21
Hello all,

I am new here and just discovering this PC-21 review. Congratulations and thanks Jason.
This Pilatus model is not new for me because I am building my own 1/5.35 semi-scale model.

I am looking for information regarding the incidences and do not arrive to get them.
So does someone is able to provide me the incidence for the wing (and washout?) and the horizontal stab?
If possible, the engine thrust as well.

Thanks a lot
Regards
Didier
01-14-2010 02:51 PM
jmiracle
Re: Troy Built Models Pilatus PC-21
the nose of the PC-21 is very narrow...just about any engine is going to require some pretty good relief cuts. I used a DLE-30 in mine which has a side mounted carb and a pitts style muffler. You might compare the overall dimensions of your motor with that of the DLE-30 to get an idea of how much extra, if any, you'll need to trim the cowl.
01-14-2010 01:48 PM
samtoddlee
Re: Troy Built Models Pilatus PC-21
would a zenoah G26 mag engine work for this airplane or is it too wide for the cowl??? thanks.
12-30-2009 05:40 PM
DiabloKid
Re: Troy Built Models Pilatus PC-21
I got one recently, trying to figure out a engine for it. I dont want to hack the cowl bad either
12-01-2009 10:37 PM
theKM
Re: Troy Built Models Pilatus PC-21
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Originally Posted by Kiwi View Post
I think you could make a good bird out of this by going electric as well. That would certainly give a whole lot more scale sound and save cutting holes in the purdy looking cowling.

Looks like I need a new project and this one fits the bill.
There was an electric version of this at this years SEFF, it rocked.
11-26-2009 12:09 PM
Al Lewis
Re: Troy Built Models Pilatus PC-21
Great review and a beautiful plane!! Great job!!
11-26-2009 12:03 PM
Craven
Re: Troy Built Models Pilatus PC-21
Nice review Jason. Can't wait to see it fly.
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