RV-8 70cc FLS Instructions
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Gas Engine Setup
Engine:
60cc to 70cc Gasoline two-stroke engine
Desert Aircraft DA-70 – FPMDA70 recommended
Exhaust:
Follow your engine manufacturer’s recommendation, as well as
local noise restrictions in your area.
DA stock muffler set by Slimline – FPMDA70MUFFLER
recommended for DA-70.
Other Exhaust Options:
MTW TDH110 Rear Discharge Canisters for the DA-70
KS 60 mm drop 2 to 1 header for the DA-70
KS86 Rear Discharge Canister for DA-60
MTW Flexible header 60 mm drop for DA-60
Propeller:
Follow your engine manufacturer’s recommendation.
Falcon Carbon Fiber 25x8W recommended for the DA-70
Engine Standoffs:
(4) 20 mm Aluminum Standoffs for DA-70
or
(4) 30mm Aluminum Standoffs for DA-60
FPM1624 recommended for DA-70
Throttle Servo:
High Quality, Metal Gear Digital Servo
Potenza DS22209HV high voltage servo recommended.
Throttle Servo Extension:
18-inch (460 mm)
Ignition Regulator:
Follow your engine manufacturer’s recommendation.
Ignition Strap:
Flex Hook and Loop Strap, 200mm long (FPMA1012)
Ignition Battery
2S 2000mAh 15C+ Li-Po
FPZBR20002S15 recommended
Ignition Battery Strap:
Flex Hook and Loop Strap, 200 mm long (FPMA1012)
Fuel Tank Strap?
(1) FPMA1014 (2) Battery Hook and Loop Strap Small 260mm Long
(1) FPMA1013 (2) Battery Hook and Loop Strap Small 220mm Long
Fuel Dot:
McFueler Fuel Dot (FPMAMCFUELER)
Electric Setup
Motor:
60-70cc Brushless Motor Equivalent
Potenza High Performance 65cc 185KV Brushless Motor
FPZM65CC recommended.
ESC:
160A HV ESC
Castle Creations Phoenix Edge 160HV, 50V ESC recommended.
Flight Batteries:
2 x 6S 6200mAh Li-Pos
Potenza 6S 6200mAh 40C Li-Pos recommended.
Flight Battery Straps
(2) Flex Hook and Loop Strap, 300mm long (FPMA1016)
