mill2978
Well Known Member
I finally had time to finish the install of my smoke system from Smoke System Helper.
I had run the lines and plumbing in the fuselage during the build, but nothing FWF. Once we moved to OR and the project was still in CO I pushed off any work that wasn't related to getting it out of phase 1 and to OR. I have so much fun flying I didn't want to take the plane down for any longer than necessary. Recently I was able to find some smoke oil locally and I took advantage of pulling the cowl for some other work to install the injectors.
I elected for the 5-gallon smoke oil tank in the rear baggage compartment with a hydraulic quick disconnect and wiring disconnect so I can remove as needed. It takes about 10min to put it in and 5 to remove it.
I had some questions along the way and Marvin was great to work with, I don't have experience with any other smoke systems, but I think this one is a straight forward install with all the parts you need and fantastic support.
Testing it on the ground.
View from the ground on the first run.
Flight test video
I had run the lines and plumbing in the fuselage during the build, but nothing FWF. Once we moved to OR and the project was still in CO I pushed off any work that wasn't related to getting it out of phase 1 and to OR. I have so much fun flying I didn't want to take the plane down for any longer than necessary. Recently I was able to find some smoke oil locally and I took advantage of pulling the cowl for some other work to install the injectors.
I elected for the 5-gallon smoke oil tank in the rear baggage compartment with a hydraulic quick disconnect and wiring disconnect so I can remove as needed. It takes about 10min to put it in and 5 to remove it.
I had some questions along the way and Marvin was great to work with, I don't have experience with any other smoke systems, but I think this one is a straight forward install with all the parts you need and fantastic support.
Testing it on the ground.
View from the ground on the first run.
Flight test video