Engine runs

Bob Bozwell Thu Aug 30, 2012 1:14 pm

Thanks for all the suggestions. Did some cleaning on the engine, it now runs. Next step is to see if I can fly the plane.

**RknRusty** Thu Aug 30, 2012 2:35 pm

Good work. Find some nice soft tall grass to fly it over. Has it been a long time since you've flown?

Bob Bozwell Thu Aug 30, 2012 9:33 pm

Never have flown any type of plane. 1st for me.

**RknRusty** Thu Aug 30, 2012 10:09 pm

Bob Bozwell wrote:I am new to airplane forum. Recently I bought a vintage Cox trainer tl. I follow the instructions for starting but the engine will only run for 2-3 seconds. What do I try so it will run thru a tank of gas?

Bob Bozwell wrote:Thanks for all the suggestions. Did some cleaning on the engine, it now runs. Next step is to see if I can fly the plane.

RknRusty wrote:Good work. Find some nice soft tall grass to fly it over. Has it been a long time since you've flown?

Bob Bozwell wrote:Never have flown any type of plane. 1st for me.

Hmmm, I've only ever seen one person who flew a control line plane the first time without plowing it into the ground at a high speed. He had the reflexes of a 14 year old because, well... he is 14. And I have never seen a plastic model crash without busting up with some serious damage. So if you're interested in spending a week building a simple easy to fly virtually indestructible trainer, we can show you how, and help you get past the ground-pounding stage of training before you slag your Cox model.

We'll be glad to pitch in with links, pictures and whatever helps get you trained up... if you're interested.
Rusty

lousyflyer Thu Aug 30, 2012 10:12 pm

Bob Bozwell wrote:Thanks for all the suggestions. Did some cleaning on the engine, it now runs. Next step is to see if I can fly the plane.

Just out of curiosity, what kind of plane do you have?

**RknRusty** Thu Aug 30, 2012 11:10 pm

lousyflyer wrote:

Just out of curiosity, what kind of plane do you have?

Bob Bozwell wrote:I am new to airplane forum. Recently I bought a vintage Cox trainer tl.

lousyflyer Thu Aug 30, 2012 11:26 pm

OK I'll bite. What's a trainer tl?
Or, more specifically, what's a "tl"?

Bob Bozwell Fri Aug 31, 2012 1:14 pm

lousyflyer wrote:
Bob Bozwell wrote:Thanks for all the suggestions. Did some cleaning on the engine, it now runs. Next step is to see if I can fly the plane.

Just out of curiosity, what kind of plane do you have?

Cox 119 trainer, tight line. I am guessing about 60 years old.

lousyflyer Fri Aug 31, 2012 2:30 pm

Would that be a Cox PT 19 trainer? Does it look like this?

gcb Fri Aug 31, 2012 5:45 pm

Bob Bozwell wrote:Cox 119 trainer, tight line. I am guessing about 60 years old.

Bob, if it is in good condition there are folks who would pay good bucks for that plane and engine. With that in mind, perhaps a balsa trainer would be appropriate so you could later have your old one to fly and enjoy. The plastic may be brittle and break easily. Parts are scarce for them.

Good luck whatever you decide.

George