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Bdegan · 02-04-2009, 10:39 AM

I am considering putting smoke in the new 50cc Ultimate when I start putting it together.
Space is at a premium. So I am looking for ideas and maybe even some photos of how to do this. I realize no one has done this plane yet, but photos of maybe something similar.
I have never done smoke before, so anything helps.
Here are a couple of photos from the aeroworks website showing the interior space.
Thanks

jtsails · 02-05-2009, 11:18 PM

I'm planning to put smoke on mine and I should be pretty high on the list to get one. If no one else posts any pics, I'll take a few for you. My first thought is to put the pump in the area in front of the tanks, but I'll have to see about the balance.
JT

Bdegan · 02-06-2009, 07:19 AM

Looking at the assembly manual again, putting the pump inside the front hatch could work. I might use a light weight LiPo battery to power the pump. Have not decided that part yet. Or maybe the receiver batteries. I will be using 2x A123 1100 packs going into an AR9100 receiver. The power is there and the receiver can easily handle the current.
The receiver batteries can be mounted back by the rudder servo where the regulator in the photo sits. Since I will not be using a regulator.

statbeast · 03-30-2009, 02:55 AM

How did the smoke system work out?

jtsails · 03-30-2009, 06:19 AM

I used two B&B 16oz Mastertanks and turned them on the side. I put the smoke pump (Sullivan Skywriter) in the area in front of the tanks and powered it off the ignition battery (A123 1100 mah) with a separate switch. This smoke pump has a very low power draw and the ignition battery has plenty of capacity. Balance came out just right and the system puts out awesome smoke. 16 oz is plenty of fluid. I have the pump rate mixed with the throttle and it pumps 6oz per minute at full throttle and runs at minimal speed at idle.
JT

Bdegan · 03-31-2009, 03:45 PM

Hi JT,
I have the sullivan skywriter as well. I am not at that part of the assembly yet, but would it be possible for you to post a photo of the pump and location.

Thanks
Brad

02-04-2009, 10:39 AM	#1
Bdegan Bad-ass Super Contributer! Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Newmarket, Ontario, Canada Posts: 649	Putting Smoke in the new 50cc Ultimate 20-300 I am considering putting smoke in the new 50cc Ultimate when I start putting it together. Space is at a premium. So I am looking for ideas and maybe even some photos of how to do this. I realize no one has done this plane yet, but photos of maybe something similar. I have never done smoke before, so anything helps. Here are a couple of photos from the aeroworks website showing the interior space. Thanks Attached Thumbnails 84.9 KB · Views: 40 71.3 KB · Views: 33

02-05-2009, 11:18 PM	#2
jtsails Bad-ass Super Contributer! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Fayetteville, NC Age: 47 Posts: 339	Re: Putting Smoke in the new 50cc Ultimate 20-300 I'm planning to put smoke on mine and I should be pretty high on the list to get one. If no one else posts any pics, I'll take a few for you. My first thought is to put the pump in the area in front of the tanks, but I'll have to see about the balance. JT __________________ In my many years I have come to a conclusion that one useless man is a shame, two is a law firm and three or more is a congress. John Adams I contend that for a nation to try to tax itself into prosperity is like a man standing in a bucket and trying to lift himself up by the handle. Winston Churchill

02-06-2009, 07:19 AM	#3
Bdegan Bad-ass Super Contributer! Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Newmarket, Ontario, Canada Posts: 649	Re: Putting Smoke in the new 50cc Ultimate 20-300 Looking at the assembly manual again, putting the pump inside the front hatch could work. I might use a light weight LiPo battery to power the pump. Have not decided that part yet. Or maybe the receiver batteries. I will be using 2x A123 1100 packs going into an AR9100 receiver. The power is there and the receiver can easily handle the current. The receiver batteries can be mounted back by the rudder servo where the regulator in the photo sits. Since I will not be using a regulator.

03-30-2009, 02:55 AM	#4
statbeast Bad-ass Super Contributer! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 303	Re: Putting Smoke in the new 50cc Ultimate 20-300 How did the smoke system work out? __________________ www.murphyresearch.com

03-30-2009, 06:19 AM	#5
jtsails Bad-ass Super Contributer! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Fayetteville, NC Age: 47 Posts: 339	Re: Putting Smoke in the new 50cc Ultimate 20-300 I used two B&B 16oz Mastertanks and turned them on the side. I put the smoke pump (Sullivan Skywriter) in the area in front of the tanks and powered it off the ignition battery (A123 1100 mah) with a separate switch. This smoke pump has a very low power draw and the ignition battery has plenty of capacity. Balance came out just right and the system puts out awesome smoke. 16 oz is plenty of fluid. I have the pump rate mixed with the throttle and it pumps 6oz per minute at full throttle and runs at minimal speed at idle. JT __________________ In my many years I have come to a conclusion that one useless man is a shame, two is a law firm and three or more is a congress. John Adams I contend that for a nation to try to tax itself into prosperity is like a man standing in a bucket and trying to lift himself up by the handle. Winston Churchill

03-31-2009, 03:45 PM	#6
Bdegan Bad-ass Super Contributer! Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Newmarket, Ontario, Canada Posts: 649	Re: Putting Smoke in the new 50cc Ultimate 20-300 Hi JT, I have the sullivan skywriter as well. I am not at that part of the assembly yet, but would it be possible for you to post a photo of the pump and location. Thanks Brad

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