How To Install A Gas Turbine Engine - Part 2 of 2 - RC Jet Airplane

[@jonathansmith1524]

amazing video series, it answered every question i had as a complete beginner

[@thelightersideofrc]

Great to heard! That was the goal! Thanks for watching!

[@Cowboylifesaver]

Dont leave adapters in your fuel system like he did between the tank and UAT. No need to use bolts and blind nuts to mount the motor. Never use Tygon anywhere except for the fill line.

[@mikechappell2377]

Just want to say thank you for doing this video iam building my first turbine jet by myself an this really was helpful expeseily to verify what I did layout wise , there is a couple guys in our club that can get me certified but they don't seem to want to help with this part maybe they are making me learn the hard way so I know more about everything function wise thanks again

[@haroldb5635]

I'm kicking around the idea of moving from EDF to a 1/8 turbine and these 2 videos are priceless! They answered so many questions. You really need to know what to expect when you're looking at spending $6K on a RC turbine jet/electronics. Thank you!

[@thelightersideofrc]

Glad I could help! Thanks for watching and commenting! Great to hear stuff like this!😎

[@cx9drvr]

Great video Jonathan. It's great to know the details around max pump power and setting the limits. Most guys starting out are not aware of these details. Good stuff.

[@thelightersideofrc]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching!

[@andreswanepoel4923]

Great video. Greetings from South Africa.

[@thelightersideofrc]

Thanks for watching Andre!

[@Dansy]

Glad that you enjoy my valve holder ;)

[@thelightersideofrc]

I love it! THERE HE IS!

[@julesdestin104]

Ooo that thing light up

[@thelightersideofrc]

😎

[@Noncenx]

Great videos, slowing learning how turbines work. Kind of picked up some of it from your other videos but I was good to see it step by step on these. Thanks

[@thelightersideofrc]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching!

[@thomassullivan3703]

Lol nice video, I know the batteries was most likely down to what 2-3% 🤣 I had to stop doing my batteries like that . But also running the receiver and all electronics on a small 2s 2700mah is works for less draw off the two flight packs , I do that on just about all my jets , you will be able to see better comfortable flight times . ✌

[@thelightersideofrc]

Thanks Thomas and thanks for watching! 😊

[@omarolman]

i am a beginner so it is a very helpful video thanks

[@thelightersideofrc]

Glad it was helpful!

[@stevemorgan5684]

Hey Jonathan.. Need to keep the videos coming. I will need lots for the next three months to make the time fly 🤪

[@thelightersideofrc]

On it! Lots more to come with the new project!

[@polishedbrother]

Great video! Cool to see someone else install, but It would be nice to see a video on setting up the I gyro or demon cortex.

[@thelightersideofrc]

Thanks! I did do a setup video on the Igyro 3 Extra last year.

[@andrefranco4263]

Sempre top parabéns

[@thelightersideofrc]

Thanks!

[@hashimalsalihagha2031]

Great video and information

[@thelightersideofrc]

Thanks 😊

[@davidhollfelder9940]

Generally speaking, Festo fittings don’t seal very well in suction/vacuum, hence, no devices/fittings at all between the UAT and fuel pump. Also, any kind of restriction before the fuel pump, can cause cavitation/bubbles .. and no Festos used going to the fuel tank.

[@thelightersideofrc]

Agreed! but a non issue as long as your tubes are straight, cut clean and you take care on install.

[@georgewatts9361]

Great video

[@thelightersideofrc]

Thanks!😊

[@migueldefelice3572]

Amazing video. I’m about to put together a XXL Viper jet and install a KingTech 260 G4. I’d like to hear your recommendations and guidance about the high flow system starting from the tank all the way throughout the turbine or whole fuel system. My name is Miguel, I’m in Southwest Florida and I follow your videos as I find them very interesting.

[@thelightersideofrc]

Hey Miguel. Start with High flow fittings in tank and run them all the way to the Fuel pump intake. 8mm Festo Tube.

[@migueldefelice3572]

@@thelightersideofrc and then there has to be a reduction to 6mm input to the pump and 4mm out of the pump to the engine?

[@nkk31]

Nice, thanks

[@thelightersideofrc]

Thank You.

[@rikusnagel5474]

Nicely done

[@thelightersideofrc]

Thanks 😊

[@chiphayes8536]

Jonathan. Question, please. I have had numerous discussions on the location of the filter and the on/off valve in the fuel system. Many different POVs, so I thought I'd go to your videos and get your process and thoughts. I see in the building example that early on in the video, you have a pump-filter-valve-turbine, and then later in the drawing, you have a pump-valve-filter-turbine setup. Does it matter? If so, what is your recommendation? Also, some people put the valve before the pump, saying it can stop a runaway pump, but I never do that. Just curious. As always, the guidance is greatly respected and appreciated.

[@thelightersideofrc]

Hey Chip. Ultimatley follow the Manufactures recomendation. BUT. Valve always after fuel pump. Filter always after fuel pump and typically after valve. I like to have zero breaks in the line feeding the fuel pump and keep it as short as possible.

[@v1rcp]

Really Nice Vids Good Job Man

[@thelightersideofrc]

Glad you like them! Thanks for watching!

[@halroofner4069]

Great video!✌️

[@thelightersideofrc]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@VictorHugoRC1111]

Thanks for the video. I'm preparing my first turbine plane fitted with a K45 and I had so many questions. Using 4mm ID tubing for the tanks plumbing is ok?

[@thelightersideofrc]

Congrats! Yea for the 45 series engine plumb it all in 4mm and it will be perfect!

[@saleemkhan-ct3yz]

I wish i would work with u..i also have huge experience on rc models and turbines..nice video...cud work

[@thelightersideofrc]

Yea man! Just need to figure it out! Would be helpful if you lived in Canada 🇨🇦

[@saleemkhan-ct3yz]

@@thelightersideofrc thats the problem that im in pakistan..ibwishbthat i would b there...😥so nice of u to respond me...

[@thelightersideofrc]

😊

[@hashimalsalihagha2031]

Can I apply the same logic when do settings of the kingtech 70 G2

[@thelightersideofrc]

Should be good. Most of the kingtech lineup is the same or similar.

[@JoeElPadrinoRC-df3zj]

What is the brand of that filter ? Where I can get it from here on the us? I have a cheetah 160 se and the one it has looks small. Thanks

[@thelightersideofrc]

Sorry, Cant remember. The Swiwin Filters are nice and small.

[@RKOAviation]

Good stuff!

[@thelightersideofrc]

Thanks!😊

[@hashimalsalihagha2031]

Very useful and informative

[@thelightersideofrc]

Thanks 😊

[@thelightersideofrc]

+Hashim AL Salih Agha thanks 😊

[@julesdestin104]

Thanks!

[@julesdestin104]

Those two videos are exactly what I'm looking for!

[@thelightersideofrc]

Thanks Jules! 😊

[@thelightersideofrc]

Thats what I love to hear!

[@jimmyharding7854]

I'm getting a 180g4 brand new am I going to have to change the pump limit ? And the Acceleration ? Cheers

[@thelightersideofrc]

Hey Jimmy. You don’t have too but if you want it to run better than I would

[@wichet74]

Hi another great video. Can you tell me were you got the 1.2 value from to set the correct pump power value. 👍

[@thelightersideofrc]

Hey Darren. It comes right out of the manual. Add 15% - 20% for wiggle room.

[@mbonakdar1976]

Hi Question After I start my model plane and run it for about 5 min I see the RPM slowly going down. As I increase throttle it picks up more rpm but. At that given throttle it continues to slowly drop in rpm until it goes to less than ideal. I changed the pump but I still see this. It works a few minutes fine even goes to max but it starts to slowly drops at about 20k rpm a min I even changed the engine and I still see this after some time of usage I would really appreciate any insight

[@thelightersideofrc]

Sorry to hear that. Pretty tough to diagnose over written word. What engine? Sounds like it's a hardware problem. If the fuel pump is pumping in fuel that is what controls RPM. If RPM is dropping than fuel supply sounds like it's being reduced. Sounds like it needs to go in for service or go back to manufacture.

[@schalkvs]

What size safety wire do you use for fuel lines?

[@thelightersideofrc]

Smallest diameter is what I use for everything.

[@DarthBudweiser]

where do you buy the carbon fiber flat board that the fuel pump is mounted too ?

[@thelightersideofrc]

Hey Scott. That stuff is ABS (Plastic) simulated carbon board. I glue it to plywood and it looks great. I order it from DreamworksRC in Californial.

[@russellvoth5161]

Is that the same jet I was allowed to fly in Sept ? Wow it will be a power house with that new engine. Thanks, Jonathan this will help me with setting up my Viper. In the Carf manual, they suggest having the fuel filter placement vertically, to prevent any bubbles being trap inside of the filter on the high side of the filter when it's laying horizontial. Interesting about adjusting the pump pressure for a smooth operting engine.

[@russellvoth5161]

Is that a 3D printed valve holder? Nice.

[@thelightersideofrc]

Hey Russell. Yea that's the same Jet. It will be much more fun with this new engine! I have never found the fuel filter position to be of concern. At full throttle there is so much movement through the filter that any air bubbles get sucked through. Yea that's a 3D printed Valve Holder! My buddy JOE does my printing for me.

[@russellvoth5161]

@@thelightersideofrc Good he can print up a fuel filter bracket for mine when the time comes . Oh and the manual Carf manual is from 2012 and alot has changed since then.

[@ianbrookes6978]

Another great video. One question, I take it the gap between the turbine intake/FOD screen to the intake ducting is not critical?

[@thelightersideofrc]

Hey Ian. Thanks! The intake side is not a concern except making sure that the turbine can get enough air. This would be based on intake design and other air intake points.

[@nelsonaguilar5251]

Hi bro,is that same sitting in the heli turbine the pump,acceleration and deceleration?thanks

[@thelightersideofrc]

It will change depending on the manufacture of the turbine. Most will allow you to change the accel and decel speed settings.

[@nelsonaguilar5251]

@@thelightersideofrc thanks for your respond. Iam planning to buy a turbine heli from Vario's.

[@thelightersideofrc]

Sweet!

[@slowheelie]

Can you do a video on how you check your CG? I’m building an ultra flash right now.

[@thelightersideofrc]

Can do. If you watch my Ultra Flash Fuse Swap Series I do cover it in there.

[@WhiteTyson10]

Do you have experience with Kingtech turboprops?

[@thelightersideofrc]

Kingtech no. Just wren.

[@WhiteTyson10]

@@thelightersideofrc Fuel system are basically the same?

[@thelightersideofrc]

Yea essentially. They all work on the same principles with slight design differences.

[@comtzu50]

Hi there!! Great video! Q: where does the 1.2 factor comes from?

[@thelightersideofrc]

Manufactures Recommended. 20%

[@brimful-cookie5947]

Can you nake a video on how to build a jet engine dyno? Thanks

[@thelightersideofrc]

Possibly except one of my friends made mine for me!

[@brimful-cookie5947]

@@thelightersideofrc ok. Thank you for your time.

[@objectiontechz2838]

Hi I am manminder from india but today I am in Canada so where are you

[@thelightersideofrc]

Hey! Western Canada. Calgary area.

[@vtoljet]

thank you(^^)

[@thelightersideofrc]

👍

[@shs7007]

I want to know how to buy this developer. I'm a young Egyptian and I looked at buying sites like Amazon, the dotcom market, Panjoud and Melkitosh, please. I want you to tell me how to buy and price online.

[@thelightersideofrc]

Are you looking for the Turbine engine?

[@shs7007]

You want to buy it, you can tell me how to buy it.

[@thelightersideofrc]

Go to www.kingtech turbines.com

[@thelightersideofrc]

Www.kingtechturbines.com

[@shs7007]

@@thelightersideofrc thank

[@Cowboylifesaver]

Looks like you want to do more repairs on that when it flames out with that tygon between the tank and UAT, and the adapter in between. Also, there is no reason to to use bolts and blind nuts to hold the turbine in. And don't mess with the serttings unless you are on the phone with a Kingtech rep that tells you to. Kinda setting people up for failure here.

[@thelightersideofrc]

Thanks for your input. 1. They Tygon between the UAT and tank is perfectly acceptable. now if we started to get into a 200 series engine and above I might be concerned but then we would be using a High Flow UAT anyways so it would be all 8mm line and high flow fittings in the tank. I agree with you 100% on the blind nuts for holding the turbine in. i'm not a fan. If you watch the video, the mounting plates/risers are held in with blind nuts as that is what was originally installed so why not use it to hold in the risers as it's already there. The new turbine that the owner purchased is now installed with good old fashioned wood screws. Regarding the pump power setting that I changed, it's listed right in the manual how to adjust it. It "should" be adjusted as every installation will be different and the amount of resistance will be different. Thanks for editing your comment and thanks for watching!😎

[@wrstew1272]

Dang know lots of stuff regarding this subject. You ought to make videos to show how it works. Oops

[@thelightersideofrc]

😎🙌