Prayers go out to our fellow Jet flyers in Oklahoma
Please pray for the families in Oklahoma who have had their lives turned upside down by the Tornado. I pray that God's grace be with those who have lost loved ones. This is a terrible tragedy.
Posted on: 5/20/2013 9:01 PM by Author "AndyAndrews" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Skymaster Extreme Dragon Build with JetCentral Cheeta
[quote]ORIGINAL: racer8297 Rich, Here is my Dragon with Black Mamba power: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-BV4k2aBN7s Gino Greati (dustflyer) on the camera. Jim Farview RC Flyers Hamburg, PA [/quote] Nice! I've always thought this would be a great sport jet. That thing is hauling the mail bud. Andy
Posted on: 5/20/2013 6:08 PM by Author "AndyAndrews" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Need help finding a full scale jet for Docs
Yep that's the one. I called the museum and they said it was there about 3 years ago but isn't any longer.
Posted on: 5/20/2013 6:01 PM by Author "AndyAndrews" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Need help finding a full scale jet for Docs
Getting close: http://flightaware.com/resources/registration/N186FS I think this company has it. I will take it from there. Thanks, Andy http://companies.findthecompany.com/l/24351905/Comanche-Fighters-L-L-C-in-Houston-TX
Posted on: 5/20/2013 5:53 PM by Author "AndyAndrews" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Need help finding a full scale jet for Docs
Did a search on the FAA by serial number and N number and got nothing. Serial #: RCAF23671 Construction #: 1461 Civil Registration: N38301 N186FS Model(s): CL 13 Mk. 6 Name: None Status: Airworthy Last info: 2006 History: Delivered to South African AF as 352, March 19, 1956. Flight Systems Inc, Mojave, CA, March 1983-1990. - Registered as N38301. - Noted stored unconverted, Mojave, 1990. Corporate Jets Inc, Scottsdale, AZ, July 1991-1992. Ed Shipley, Malvern, PA, March 29, 2002-2007. - Registered as N186FS.
Posted on: 5/20/2013 5:51 PM by Author "AndyAndrews" in the forum "RC Jets"
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Need help finding a full scale jet for Docs
Looking for info on where the Frank Borman F-86, which was bought by Ed Shipley, which I heard was bought by someone else but can't find info on it. Does anyone here know where they hangered this bird? The last info I found was that it was at a museum in California but it was moved about 3 years ago. I can't find any info on where it is after several hours on the net. Andy
Posted on: 5/20/2013 4:52 PM by Author "AndyAndrews" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: How to get a refund from Fly Eagle Jets?
[quote]ORIGINAL: x3dflyer This was actually ordered through Lowell in the USA but it was paid for in cash....via Paypal I was originally concerned about paying directly to FEJ for just that reason. I was originally told that the jet would be put on order with a 50% deposit and then when it was close to being ready the other 50% was due...It was ordered in October and then I was told that it was close to being done and that the balance was due in January???? I paid for the balance on January 7th only to find out that the order was never actually placed until the balance was paid...I was VERY disappointed and shocked to say the least...this was the first jet I have ever ordered from FEJ and was doing this through my builder...so i wasn't really actively involved in the ordering until it was too late. I have since been patient and being told 8-10 weeks from January wasn't that bad...well 18 weeks later lots of empty promises and no jet...aside from that I'm not sure I want the jet at all after reading about the quality issues .....I just don't understand why they think it's okay to NOT deliver an order on the terms they set...you're right...they SHOULD be held responsible for delivery dates.. they sure weren't shy about taking the payments...at this point I'd love to get a refund and walk away from FEJ once and for all...and go buy a Yellow F-18 Thanks for the info guys... Anthony [/quote] You can get a refund through Pay-Pal for non performance.
Posted on: 5/20/2013 2:06 PM by Author "AndyAndrews" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: need your advice ..... please..
[quote]ORIGINAL: FenderBean The f-16 isn't a bad first jet they land very slow and reminded me of a tame pattern plane. If its the honeycomb skin version your turbine should be fine. The only thing tough was after landing, the gear makes it real easy to rub a wing tip. [/quote] Although Bean is partially correct (equating it as a tame pattern plane is a bit of a stretch) on the flight habits of the F-16 in general, the concern in this case, as others have stated, is the large size of the air frame combined with a large turbine and the ability of the operator to control throttle management on a jet that was designed specifically to be flown in a scale manner. A novice really doesn't have the experience to differentiate the various speed signatures and it would be very easy to over speed this air frame. If the gear is made properly, rubbing a wing tip shouldn't be an issue on landing. I never had this problem with my Skymaster. Now if you turn it too quickly while you are on taxi, you can rub a wing tip. But on landing this should never happen unless you are landing it improperly or the gear isn't designed properly causing the jet to plunge to one side or the other with the slightest control input.
Posted on: 5/20/2013 9:06 AM by Author "AndyAndrews" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: need your advice ..... please..
..double post
Posted on: 5/20/2013 9:05 AM by Author "AndyAndrews" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: need your advice ..... please..
[quote]ORIGINAL: shigaardi  <span style=''font-weight: bold; text-align: center; ''><span style=''background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);''>Power: 36-45Lb (16-20kg) thrust.  <span style=''background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);''>And the p180 : <div style=''text-align: -webkit-auto; ''><span style=''text-align: -webkit-left; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);''>Max Thrust: >40 lbs <span style=''background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);''><span style=''text-align: -webkit-left; ''><div style=''text-align: -webkit-auto;''>Engine Weight: 3.5 lbs <span style=''text-align: -webkit-left; ''><div style=''text-align: -webkit-auto;''>Diameter: 4.37'' <span style=''text-align: -webkit-left; ''><div style=''text-align: -webkit-auto;''>Length: 12.9'' <span style=''text-align: -webkit-left; ''><div style=''text-align: -webkit-auto;''>RPM Range: 33,000 to 125,000 <span style=''text-align: -webkit-left; ''><div style=''text-align: -webkit-auto;''>Max Temp: 730C <span style=''text-align: -webkit-left; ''><div style=''text-align: -webkit-auto; ''>Fuel Rate at Full Power: 20.6 fl oz per minute But some of 1:5:5 size in youtube are using p200   [/quote] It looks like the P180 would be perfect for this airframe based on their own recommendations. P200 would be overkill.
Posted on: 5/20/2013 9:03 AM by Author "AndyAndrews" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: need your advice ..... please..
[quote]ORIGINAL: shigaardi fenderbean.. what do you think about the engine... will p180  be fine with 1:5:5 size? [/quote] What does FEJ recommend?
Posted on: 5/20/2013 8:20 AM by Author "AndyAndrews" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Screws on Canopy VS Glue
depends on the jet as far as scale, but as far as holding strength screws work fine. If using screws put some canopy glue along with them. Can't hurt. My BVM F-86 has real screws on the windshield. They are counter sunk and look fantastic.
Posted on: 5/17/2013 6:20 AM by Author "AndyAndrews" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Skymaster F14 Tomcat
Can't wait to see these in the air tried and tested (doing full high g maneuvers and with wings swept). Once we have more flying successfully, it will def. be on my short list. I don't want to be the virtual testing agency for it as I don't believe it's been flying long enough to sell yet.
Posted on: 5/17/2013 6:17 AM by Author "AndyAndrews" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Pics of the latest, heavy duty pipe from Fly Eagle Jets...
[quote]ORIGINAL: tinal <font size=''4''>That is 160 size engine pipe, not P200 size pipe. It will be destroyed like that for sure. [/quote] Oh so FEJ recommends a 160 size pipe for a P200? lol.. surely you jest?
Posted on: 5/16/2013 9:37 PM by Author "AndyAndrews" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Pics of the latest, heavy duty pipe from Fly Eagle Jets...
[quote]ORIGINAL: bevar Vortex Generators...LOL. Beave [quote]ORIGINAL: GSR New improved airflow with ''turbulator crinkels'' Scotty [/quote] [/quote] New Honeycomb pipes lol
Posted on: 5/16/2013 6:26 PM by Author "AndyAndrews" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Pics of the latest, heavy duty pipe from Fly Eagle Jets...
[quote]ORIGINAL: Jetmodeler Good example of a thorough pre-flight check, that was close. I too am curious if that pipe was had the inner and outer tubes welded together at both ends as, from the photos, it doesn't appear to have seen any significent heat at all. Jim [/quote] Yeah, something is definitely wrong with the design there. I've never seen a pipe accordion like that. Some serious pressures caused that thing to buckle and like you said it doesn't appear to be heat. I bet Tam would know what caused it but do bad he on vacation lol.
Posted on: 5/16/2013 6:19 PM by Author "AndyAndrews" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Pics of the latest, heavy duty pipe from Fly Eagle Jets...
Did it have a bellmouth?
Posted on: 5/16/2013 6:08 PM by Author "AndyAndrews" in the forum "RC Jets"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11513721

RE: Pics of the latest, heavy duty pipe from Fly Eagle Jets...
[quote]ORIGINAL: bevar Here are two pics of a friend's brand new heavy duty pipe from FEJ that he installed in his F-16 after 3 flights with a new turbine. He had it out at Markham Park today for all to see. Talk amongst yourselves... Beave [/quote] Where is the rest of the pipe? Was this a bypass pipe? Don't see the double wall. Or if not no mounting tabs?
Posted on: 5/16/2013 5:49 PM by Author "AndyAndrews" in the forum "RC Jets"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11513698

RE: Pics of the latest, heavy duty pipe from Fly Eagle Jets...
Holy Crap. Add that to the list of 30+ FEJ pipe failures..
Posted on: 5/16/2013 5:29 PM by Author "AndyAndrews" in the forum "RC Jets"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11513675

RE: Jet Bags - Wing Bags - vendor source?
Welp, just ordered them from Susan Peters, Covercraft. I found out that she was the one who made the bags on my BVM F-80 and I love those bags. I was not aware that she still made them. The bags I have go all the way back to 1997-98 and they are still in great condition. She uses 1/2" thick high density foam covered with the same type material you see used in back packs. I'm getting them in RED lol. That should stand out! Thanks for all of the replies. Andy
Posted on: 5/16/2013 2:40 PM by Author "AndyAndrews" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Some more
Looks like a character from the movie Team America lol
Posted on: 5/16/2013 2:33 PM by Author "AndyAndrews" in the forum "RC Jets"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11513513

RE: Jet Bags - Wing Bags - vendor source?
Thanks Bob, Nope I can't go, wish I could. I will be at Mt. Pleasant though. Andy
Posted on: 5/16/2013 11:14 AM by Author "AndyAndrews" in the forum "RC Jets"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11513346

RE: Kudos Kingtech service!
+1, Barry is fantastic to work with. I own a K80 and a K170 and both engines have proven to be extremely reliable and powerful powerplants. These are great turbines and the customer service is top flight! Barry deserves all of the praise he is receiving here because he has worked VERY hard to make sure his customers are taken care of. Congrats again Barry! Andy
Posted on: 5/16/2013 11:02 AM by Author "AndyAndrews" in the forum "RC Jets"
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Jet Bags - Wing Bags - vendor source?
Hello, I have a really nice set of jet bags for my F80. I am looking for a set for my F-86. Who was that company who does these? I want the high quality thick foam covered with cordura nylon with zippers and velcro. Thanks, Andy
Posted on: 5/15/2013 6:09 PM by Author "AndyAndrews" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: BVM T-33 Build
I still love mine. I put Glennis wheels on it last year. P80 though.
Posted on: 5/15/2013 5:52 PM by Author "AndyAndrews" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: FREE**ROUTE 66 JETS 7TH ANNUAL
[quote]ORIGINAL: drdoom Excellent Pix Thanks... Andys F-4 may have touched down art cruse speed???? Hee Hee... [/quote] yeah, that was a little hot. The strong headwind gusts (what 25-30?) were freaking me out a bit. That day ended up being a really nice day toward the afternoon though. Wish I could have stayed longer. Andy
Posted on: 9/15/2012 11:08 AM by Author "AndyAndrews" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: FREE**ROUTE 66 JETS 7TH ANNUAL
[quote]ORIGINAL: Joe Westrich Although it was my first time to R66, this is one of the friendliest jet events to attend. I have got to know quite a few new people. Roger does a good job at welcoming new folks. Thanks for posting pictures guys. I was so focused on doing the maiden flight on the SM Hawk that I forgot my camera. I was worried I wouldn't have any pictures of it. [/quote] Joe, You did a great job on the maiden flight and subsequent flights on the Hawk. Man that SM Hawk looks EXCELLENT! And you flew it very scale. Perfect take offs, scale turns, perfect landings. Nice job man!! Andy
Posted on: 9/15/2012 11:04 AM by Author "AndyAndrews" in the forum "RC Jets"
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Looking for phone or email for Sam Snyder
Please pm if you can. Need to talk to him about a project. Thanks, Andy
Posted on: 9/15/2012 10:52 AM by Author "AndyAndrews" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Congrats Scotty!
Congrats Scott!
Posted on: 9/14/2012 2:53 PM by Author "AndyAndrews" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: FREE**ROUTE 66 JETS 7TH ANNUAL
[quote]ORIGINAL: Roger Shipley <span style=''color: #ff0000''>Well Scott you were skating on thin ice but having become the Scale Masters Grand Champion you are still in good graces & a Member of R66....<span style=''color: #339966''>CONGRATS from all of the Route 66 RC Club Members ! ! ! [/quote] +1 on the congrats!
Posted on: 9/12/2012 7:44 PM by Author "AndyAndrews" in the forum "RC Jets"
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