SMOKE without using Smoke Fluid

[BAMDFISHER]

When there is not enough room in a plane for a separate smoke system, is their something that can be added to the gas / oil mixture for a 2 stroke that will produce a "Reasonable" smoke trail.

I would be willing to give up a little power for this effect? Would the addition of mineral oil help?

[tbrum]

Brian... what about an electric smoke system???

I was thinking of trying one of these on a plane!!

http://www.smoke-el.de/lang1/movie.html

[Dennis 9412]

Brian... what about an electric smoke system??? I'll try to find the link. Takes a separate Lipo and a canister of powder I believe.

Probably be a hell of a lot cleaner as well!!

[BAMDFISHER]

For the plane I want to use it in I think the electric system might be too complicated.

What happens if you add two stroke oil at a higher ratio?

[Machzx]

you will end up loading engine up with oil likely oil fouling the plug
after a time excess carbon causing sticky rings and carbon on the piston which can cause detonation in severe cases piston failure from it

[tbrum]

Agreed.. motors aren't meant to smoke.

[Bhughes]

Their not meant to smell like strawberrys either. Brian we could always strap the coloured smoke bombs on gets expensive though I would imagine

[Dave C]

I saw a really good smoke system in an electric powered plane....heavy thick smoke!....something to do with too many amps or something like that......

[NDW]

I saw a really good smoke system in an electric powered plane....heavy thick smoke!....something to do with too many amps or something like that......

Dave,
Seen that this summer when the battery jumped out of the motor powered glider and struck the prop but remained connected and gave full control to the glider.... Best smoke I've seen in a long. time....

D