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Forum: Glow Engines
07-29-2015, 05:54 PM
Replies: 2,647
Views: 522,686
Posted By Heli-NuBee

Hi guys, sorry that I have been AWOL for awhile...

Hi guys, sorry that I have been AWOL for awhile but my wife was and is having medical issues. Thanks for the offers guys but I will just set aside the engine for awhile like I did my Phoenix Mustang...
Forum: Glow Engines
07-21-2015, 01:22 PM
Replies: 2,647
Views: 522,686
Posted By Heli-NuBee

I did check with Horizon Hobby and it appears the...

I did check with Horizon Hobby and it appears the repair costs would be at least as much or more that purchasing a new DLE 55RA. It seems a shame to me that one can't purchase parts and repair these...
Forum: Glow Engines
07-15-2015, 04:54 PM
Replies: 2,647
Views: 522,686
Posted By Heli-NuBee

I had kind of a disappointing day. I flew my...

I had kind of a disappointing day. I flew my Howard DGA-12 and when I was close to landing the plane just quit flying, bounced hard, cartwheeled and seriously damaged the engine. The plane only...
Forum: Glow Engines
07-03-2015, 10:08 AM
Replies: 2,647
Views: 522,686
Posted By Heli-NuBee

Here is the web site address for Miller RC...

Here is the web site address for Miller RC products: http://www.millerrcproducts.com/ - a lot of the folks at our field use his reduction unit.

Best wishes and good safe flying.

Heli-NuBee...
Forum: Glow Engines
07-02-2015, 10:00 AM
Replies: 2,647
Views: 522,686
Posted By Heli-NuBee

I have a Sullivan starter using a Miller...

I have a Sullivan starter using a Miller reduction unit on an 18 volt LiPo and have never had a problem using my starter. My engine usually starts within a couple of revolutions. I always rotate...
Forum: Glow Engines
06-25-2015, 01:17 PM
Replies: 2,647
Views: 522,686
Posted By Heli-NuBee

Hey Maxam (Tom) Kangke had the Howard on sale...

Hey Maxam (Tom) Kangke had the Howard on sale when I purchased mine for $400 including free shipping. I really like it and think it is a good match for my 7-77. If you really want one, Kangke...
Forum: Glow Engines
06-25-2015, 01:04 PM
Replies: 2,647
Views: 522,686
Posted By Heli-NuBee

The Howard is not really very fast because it has...

The Howard is not really very fast because it has a lot of drag. The 7-77 is a good match but the plane is quite heavy ( I have not weighed the plane but I am sure it weighs in excess of 25 lbs). I...
Forum: Glow Engines
06-24-2015, 05:12 PM
Replies: 2,647
Views: 522,686
Posted By Heli-NuBee

Here are a few more pictures of the Howard DGA-12...

Here are a few more pictures of the Howard DGA-12 at our field.

Best wishes and good safe flying.

Heli-NuBee (AKA Roger the radial rabbit)



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Forum: Glow Engines
06-24-2015, 05:04 PM
Replies: 2,647
Views: 522,686
Posted By Heli-NuBee

OK, the maiden flights of my Kangke Howard DGA-12...

OK, the maiden flights of my Kangke Howard DGA-12 went very well. The plane flies great and the UMS Evolution 7-77 radial engine ran great. I am quite pleased with this combination. Here are a...
Forum: Glow Engines
06-19-2015, 07:27 AM
Replies: 2,647
Views: 522,686
Posted By Heli-NuBee

It is time to post a few teaser pictures of my...

It is time to post a few teaser pictures of my UMS Evo 7-77 radial engine powered Howard DG-12 airplane. The build is nearing completion and I hope to have the maiden flights on this plane next...
Forum: Glow Engines
06-14-2015, 08:05 AM
Replies: 2,647
Views: 522,686
Posted By Heli-NuBee

Hey Tom N, sorry to hear that you lost your...

Hey Tom N, sorry to hear that you lost your Howard. We are near sea level here in the California central valley so the 7-77 should do the job. I had the engine in a BH Corsair but landing gear...
Forum: Glow Engines
06-14-2015, 06:22 AM
Replies: 2,647
Views: 522,686
Posted By Heli-NuBee

Hey Tom N, thanks for the input. I will keep my...

Hey Tom N, thanks for the input. I will keep my fingers crossed that I will have a bit better luck with my Howard. We fly off of a 650' asphalt runway so I hope the 7-77 will have enough power for...
Forum: Glow Engines
06-13-2015, 05:21 PM
Replies: 2,647
Views: 522,686
Posted By Heli-NuBee

Hey Maxam (Tom) it is great to hear from you. ...

Hey Maxam (Tom) it is great to hear from you. Yes, I sent an e-mail before purchasing the Howard asking the cowl diameter and the response was 12". However, the actual diameter is only 10" which...
Forum: Glow Engines
06-13-2015, 09:52 AM
Replies: 2,647
Views: 522,686
Posted By Heli-NuBee

It has been awhile since I have posted anything...

It has been awhile since I have posted anything so I thought it may be time for an update. I purchased a Howard DGA-12 from Kangke and have been slowly assembling the plane for my UMS Evolution 7-77...
Forum: Glow Engines
05-05-2015, 02:01 PM
Replies: 2,647
Views: 522,686
Posted By Heli-NuBee

OK, I have decided to keep my UMS Evo- 7-77...

OK, I have decided to keep my UMS Evo- 7-77 engine. I just ordered a new plane that was on sale and cost less than replacement retracts for the Corsair.

Best wishes and good safe flying.
...
Forum: Glow Engines
05-03-2015, 05:52 PM
Replies: 2,647
Views: 522,686
Posted By Heli-NuBee

Hey Maxam (Tom) good to hear from you. Yes, the...

Hey Maxam (Tom) good to hear from you. Yes, the engine is in excellent condition. I am also considering puting it into a plane that does not require retracts such as a Yak, Stinson or other...
Forum: Glow Engines
05-01-2015, 06:20 PM
Replies: 2,647
Views: 522,686
Posted By Heli-NuBee

Hey BobH, I considered those options but it...

Hey BobH, I considered those options but it would require considerable rework and expense. I have been down that road twice already and am getting tired of throwing good money after bad. If I sell...
Forum: Glow Engines
05-01-2015, 02:26 PM
Replies: 2,647
Views: 522,686
Posted By Heli-NuBee

This is probably not the correct place for this...

This is probably not the correct place for this but I am considering selling my UMS 7-77. The engine only has seven flights on it and is in excellent condition. The Microsens on board glow system...
Forum: Glow Engines
10-08-2014, 04:39 PM
Replies: 2,647
Views: 522,686
Posted By Heli-NuBee

Here are a few pictures of my UMS Evo 7-77 radial...

Here are a few pictures of my UMS Evo 7-77 radial engine powered BH Corsair in action at our annual War Bird event this last Saturday. It is not as pretty anymore after the major damage done last...
Forum: Glow Engines
10-06-2014, 08:38 AM
Replies: 2,647
Views: 522,686
Posted By Heli-NuBee

OK I know that this is the wrong forum for this...

OK I know that this is the wrong forum for this but I just had to share a picture of my ASP 400 radial engine powered PT-17 Stearman flying at our annual War Bird event on Saturday.
...
Forum: Glow Engines
10-05-2014, 08:22 AM
Replies: 2,647
Views: 522,686
Posted By Heli-NuBee

Hey Maxam (Tom), I really appreciate all of the...

Hey Maxam (Tom), I really appreciate all of the help and support of the radial engines that you have provided. I have found your advice very helpful. Thanks again for your assistance. I am very...
Forum: Glow Engines
10-05-2014, 05:43 AM
Replies: 2,647
Views: 522,686
Posted By Heli-NuBee

Hey Tom, I love my radials too! I had a bad...

Hey Tom, I love my radials too! I had a bad receiver battery that caused the UMS Evo 7-77 engine to go into fail safe on my BH Corsair flight last year. The ASP 400 has done well so far but is not...
Forum: Glow Engines
10-04-2014, 02:16 PM
Replies: 2,647
Views: 522,686
Posted By Heli-NuBee

Sorry, I should have included some pictures of...

Sorry, I should have included some pictures of the planes.
...
Forum: Glow Engines
10-04-2014, 02:11 PM
Replies: 2,647
Views: 522,686
Posted By Heli-NuBee

So sorry to hear about your engine Tom. My 7-77...

So sorry to hear about your engine Tom. My 7-77 was down for a full year and just flew again today for the first time since last October. I was flying my BH Corsair last year at our annual war bird...
Forum: Glow Engines
10-20-2013, 03:17 PM
Replies: 2,647
Views: 522,686
Posted By Heli-NuBee

I agree with Maxam, I would much rather hear the...

I agree with Maxam, I would much rather hear the engine and not the music.

Heli-NuBee (AKA Roger the radial rabbit)
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