kirkj

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I have always put airline on my JR2.4 reciever antennas to keep them stiff and straight, and i was informed that using BLACK airline (other colors are ok) causes problems. what i was told is there is a small amount of carbon in the black tube that helps to blind the antenna.

ever heard of this?

its a non issue...25 cents and 15 minutes to change mine out just to be safe - no big deal. Im just wondering if its a tall tale? having said all this i have flown with black on mine for a long time with no issues.

Kirk

ravill

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Well, I think there is your answer.

Raf

BaldEagel

The amount of carbon within the black tubing is enough to blank out the signal responce over the percentage area of the covered antenna, if we say the antenna is 50mm long and the piece of black tubing is 5mm long that is a 10% reduction in reception area that the antenna is working on, this could cause a major problem at extream range.

The above statement is garbage, but was written by me. so I can say that without offending anyone.

Mike

EDIT: forgott to mention pink see through air line increases your range.

seflyer

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I have hundreds of flgihts on four different jets and routinely have fades near zero on all antennas, I have used all colors of airline and never a problem.

Kevin

LGM Graphix

My Feedback: (22)

Why would there be carbon in a black airlline? Sounds like a story to me, last I checked my black paint didn't have carbon in it

Tom Antlfinger

My Feedback: (24)

Hi Kirk:

I use the opaque gray 3mm tubing JetCat ships for their propane lines......Never a problem with my 1221's or 1222's......never tried black airline tubing.......conductive gas tubing, like on gas-powered hand tools, uses carbon in the wall for static safety, but never thought about airline.....

Only problem I have ever had was with my Coverite Presto covered F-100D......1221 RX's did not like being buried deep in the fuse....had to move 2 of my remotes RX up to the cockpit.......no similar problem with FliteMetal F-86....

Still working hard to get a maiden in on the Firebird before it snows......Your precision building skills continue to amaze me as I progress with the install.....

John Redman

My Feedback: (8)

Definitely an urban legend. All colors work.

as722

My Feedback: (1)

It is not the color but the material and yes there is a lot of black tubing that contains a small percentage of carbon. Since we don't know what black tubing contains carbon and what tubing doesn't why not be on the save side. I do have personal experience with black rubber material containing carbon that was enough to become a shunt or conductor across live wires. Again why not be on the save side.


Albert

SinCityJets

I use black airlines on my receiver antennae, and I can tell that my plane is actually 7 mph faster as a result!

It's fine.

Chad

LGM Graphix

My Feedback: (22)

Imagine if you used Purple Chad!!

SinCityJets

My reflexes aren't that fast!

JET FX

Dont forget to use anti-static fluid either........

SinCityJets

That actually does work. I will swear by that stuff.

Quick story, my fuel can used to get cover by grass on the bottom of it because the static would cause the grass to stick to it. After using the anti-static fluid, it doesn't happen anymore. If used in full strength, that stuff works.

If you don't use it, START. You may just save yourself a plane.

Chad

C185Pilot

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I used to give Chad all kinds of static about the anti-static fluid...unfortunately I have to admit he is right...the stuff works. The hair on the back of my arm used to stand up if it was near the fuel container or the pump when filling. Now no tingle and no grass on my fuel container.

Mike

rolsen12

Where do you guys get this BULL from?

JET FX

Awesome sounding stuff that anti-static fluid, Iam sold!!! I just hate getting those pesky grass clippings all over my fuel container

Vincent

My Feedback: (61)

Use a metal fuel can and you won`t need the anti static stuff...
V..

Gooseman240

Well, mmmm, let me think about how safe that is Vincent. Static charge and metal can... mmmMmmmm

GerKonig

I have no solid proof, but I suspect they are calling the Bull Helpline to get their inspiration:-)

Gerry

cactusflyer

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Well, A LOT more Jet-A gets pumped out of "metal cans" than plastic jugs! I have never seen Vin on fire yet!!

Tailwinds,

John

ticketec

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Doh! beat me to it!
thanks

dave