Richard Parnell Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 Has any one tried out the RCGF 15CC engine? I'm thinking of putting one in a Hanger 9 spitfire 60 kit. Any feedback would be great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Engine Doctor Posted March 8, 2010 Share Posted March 8, 2010 Hello Richard.I have beenlooking for a small petrol engine for my flair spitfire . As the 120 FS I had in it was less than impressive I Googled all makes of engine I could find and the RCGF was given quite a few write ups .Might be worth a try ? I have gone for the Version 2 CRRC 26 cc as the price I found on e-bay just couldn't be beat . Regards E.D. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Parnell Posted May 3, 2010 Author Share Posted May 3, 2010 Well I've done it. Fitted a RCGF 15cc to a hanger 9 Spitfire. It flies like a dream, The engine is seams to be very reliable. Can't wait till I get to fly it again now. Just to note the spitfire kit disapointed me. I was supprised for a Hanger 9 kit, there suppose to be top quality. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marko Posted May 4, 2010 Share Posted May 4, 2010 Hi Richard l would like to know how you are getting on with you rcgf petrol as I'm thinking of getting one to replace my old mk1 91 suppass which gave up whilst flying my chippie , a new engine and wings and it's flying again is yours the side induction one cheers ..............mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reno Racer Posted May 4, 2010 Share Posted May 4, 2010 I've got a 26cc RCGF petrol and its cracking, the only downside is its length from prop hub to firewall, which exceeds most cowl/engine fitting dimensions on the 90/120 kits; its great on open fronted cowls (Yak 55, SU31 et al) and Biplanes, mines for a 1/4 scale Neiuport 11 from Balsa USA. I'd be interested on your 15cc version views/comments. I'm considering getting one to fit on a Pulse XT60. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Parnell Posted May 4, 2010 Author Share Posted May 4, 2010 No Mark, It's the Rear induction. The engine runs very well, very smoth transition, but it's early day's yet. I've only made 4 flight's But am very impressed. As for prop hub to firewall, I was also concerned about this as it doesn't seem to mention it in the online specs, It's 5 1/2 inches I think I'll double check if you like? But works out just right on the Hanger 9 Spitfire, comes out 3mm in front of the cowling. Would some pics be useful? The only problems I encountered. Were: Engine mounts were quite a bit wider than the predrilled holes, so new holes drilled and strenghening added as one of the holes was way too close to the edge! Fuel tank bung and clunk had to be replaced for Gas friendly versions. I needed two breathers also as filling the tank through the felt clunk kept pushing it off the tubing. New hole drilled in firewall for HT lead. The cowling also needed extensive surgery as the exaust sticks out quite a bit, no bad thing I suppose as I know it'll run nice and cool. A bit more work than fitting a standard nitro but i think it was worth it. Hopefuly I'll get some more flight time next weekend after sorting out some nigaly problems found on the maiden. Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marko Posted May 4, 2010 Share Posted May 4, 2010 hi Richard thanks for the info some pics of your set up would be great and of course your spitfire ,the way you describe the engine sounds perfect for the chippie its got a cavernous cowling so fitting shouldn't be to much work look forward to seeing your spit cheers ...........................markEdited By Mark Wakeling on 04/05/2010 22:45:16 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Parnell Posted May 6, 2010 Author Share Posted May 6, 2010 Pics as promised, some cosmetic work still to do as you can see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BB Posted May 7, 2010 Share Posted May 7, 2010 Thats a really nice setup BB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marko Posted May 7, 2010 Share Posted May 7, 2010 Nice pics Richard good close ups Cheers ........mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bing Posted June 17, 2010 Share Posted June 17, 2010 Hi all, I've just purchased a RCGF 15cc petrol engine, could you recommend a sport type model to install it in. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reno Racer Posted June 17, 2010 Share Posted June 17, 2010 A Hangar 9 Pulse XT60? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bing Posted June 19, 2010 Share Posted June 19, 2010 Cheers Ackers I look at this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Parnell Posted June 19, 2010 Author Share Posted June 19, 2010 Don't bother with the H9 spitfire this engine is too heavy for it. Any wing with a low loading should do well though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bing Posted June 20, 2010 Share Posted June 20, 2010 Cheers Richard, I'll bear that in mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric R Posted October 7, 2010 Share Posted October 7, 2010 Come on you guys, I just bought an RCGF15 and whilst a superb engine it is way too noisy on the standard muffler. What gives on the Pitts style muffler, I wont buy one yet till someone publishes the true figures for noise at less than 82dB from 7 metres away. I've got a strimmer silencer stuck on the end of the pipe but I'm losing 1500rpm. Has anyone got knowledge of a different pipe that is a straight swap and very much quieter? Eric Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crispin church Posted September 20, 2012 Share Posted September 20, 2012 shove a pipe up the hole with groves in it as in baffle on a bike this works a treat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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