RE: BAD weather meeting...in Bankrupted Cyprus!!
Hi guys. I am still alive & kicking. What lousy weather we have had this year. However, I will be complaining about the 40c heat & high humidity over the next few months. I hope to be at Kotsiatis on Saturday with the Mig 29, if it's not blowing a gale.
Posted on: 5/15/2013 8:26 AM by Author "Jim Cattanach" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Jetpower 2012
[quote]ORIGINAL: Carbon-Customs heres my view of the event. i too like Dave noticed the lack of ''sold'' signs on the displayed models. but i would like to say that i think its wrong that the makers of the less quality jets thinks they are BVM, no wonder a firm like skymaster cant sell their jets as easy as before. i lost my skymaster large bae hawk 6 months ago (my own fault, but i got the see the wings inside) and i was really not pleased with the construction quality, but the price is almost BVM like :( the show like the bishop guys are the bomb. it it really awesome :) i REALLY miss the superscale planes, like the YAK 130 and the MIG 27, haralds Su27 and so on, there was almost only kit planes this year, i was quite disapointed, i also hoped to see the english giant hawk ;) this was also the first time i saw that some stands wassent used, simply emty spaces. (1-2 places) this evening night show, they shold get rid of the high volume of 3D helis, they simply sux ;) try to fly som jets instead? the dealers had a nice range of stuff, and jetcat were really kicking ass this year, i got myself a new Jetcat P300 all in all the show were great, ill be there again next year. -Kasper H [/quote] I did not go to JP this year. The prices of jets & associated products are now far to expensive. As you say, Skymaster & many of the other Asian manufacturers are pricing themselves out of the market. If the industry does not adapt to the average jet fliers economic situation, then it will contract, with only companies willing to supply products at affordable prices remaining. There will always be a market for high quality, high end large jets, but that is a niche market.
Posted on: 9/17/2012 1:47 AM by Author "Jim Cattanach" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Jetpower 2012
[quote]ORIGINAL: extra 300 Is there a train/bus from Bonn to Bad Neuenahr? Tks [/quote] Yes. See link for trains. Show is 5 to 10 minutes in a taxi from the station. http://reiseauskunft.bahn.de/bin/query.exe/en?newrequest=yes&protocol=http:&
Posted on: 8/29/2012 3:56 AM by Author "Jim Cattanach" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: UAT full, but the turbine flamed out....
Re removing the fuel shut off valve. I have two turbines that if you do not shut off this valve when re-fueling, the turbine floods with fuel & when a start is made, the turbine erupts in flames. Yet, other turbines of the same make, do not do this. Just be careful your turbine does not flood with fuel, if you remove the shut off valve.
Posted on: 8/28/2012 12:21 AM by Author "Jim Cattanach" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Jetpower 2012
I will be back. I just got fed up seeing the same jets, the same stalls, all in the same position, selling the same gear, year after year. Have fun. Hope it doesn't rain to much[:D].
Posted on: 8/27/2012 10:22 PM by Author "Jim Cattanach" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Jetpower 2012
Decided not to go this year, although some are going from Cyprus.
Posted on: 8/24/2012 9:36 PM by Author "Jim Cattanach" in the forum "RC Jets"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11205164

RE: anyone know this jet or seller?
I would only buy it if I lived nearby & could pick it up. Could be a steal at a cheap price. I once bought a new Jetcat P160 on E-Bay for $1,500. It came from Indonesia. Maybe I was lucky.
Posted on: 8/6/2012 3:30 AM by Author "Jim Cattanach" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: RCJI engine reviews gone?
It's all you scratch my back & I'll scratch yours. The product manufacturer is unlikely to take out that full page advert, if everyone is told his product is useless.
Posted on: 7/30/2012 10:59 PM by Author "Jim Cattanach" in the forum "RC Jets"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11175505

RE: CARF Flash pricing
Or, it could be the Cypriot logic. If sales fall, then put up the price, so you make the same profit. Don't ask why, but it's what happens here.
Posted on: 7/29/2012 7:58 AM by Author "Jim Cattanach" in the forum "RC Jets"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11173220

RE: Blatant censorship on this forum
Please close my thread. it has more than served its purpose.
Posted on: 7/12/2012 7:35 AM by Author "Jim Cattanach" in the forum "RC Jets"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11152482

RE: Blatant censorship on this forum
I suppose it's all about the freedom of speech. The old saying "I may not agree with what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it".
Posted on: 7/11/2012 10:28 AM by Author "Jim Cattanach" in the forum "RC Jets"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11151454

RE: Blatant censorship on this forum
I have had my say & many opinions have been expressed without being blocked. For that, I am pleased. Further discussion is probably pointless. I have no problem with the thread being locked.
Posted on: 7/11/2012 10:22 AM by Author "Jim Cattanach" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Blatant censorship on this forum
[quote]ORIGINAL: do335a [i][b]''I was sad to see my recent thread deleted. It may not have shown jet modelling in a good light,''[/b][/i] This has nothing to do with modelling. It's about a misguided, deluded moron who does not understand modelling at all. He has no clue about the operational considerations and limitations of RC jet models. So much for his physics studies. [i][b]''but it was factual. It was reported by Reuters, a well respected news agency''[/b][/i] Reuters. Big deal. Well respected by whom? And so what? That and 5 bucks will get you a cup of coffee. [i][b]''& was of interest.''[/b][/i] Interest to whom? [i][b]''I never thought that RC Universe was in the business of trying to hide the truth & deny freedom of speech. I was obviously so wrong. My eyes have been opened by this blatant censorship.''[/b][/i] It's their gate. If you don't like it, don't swing on it. They decide what postings stay and which go. You have no say. It's their show. Nothing of interest in that item for this community. Nothing has been denied or hidden by RCU removing your post. RCU has not suppressed Reuters' report or Google's reference to it. [i][b]''So much for land of the free.''[/b][/i] Cyprus, you say? Land of the free? You ain't even anywhere near the USA if that's the place you mean. Got nothing to do with you what they do there. [i][b]''I did not get as much as an explanation for its removal.''[/b][/i] You are owed nothing. And that's what you got. Doesn't mean I agree or disagree. That's just the way it is. [/quote] If that is typical of the attitude of your people, I personally am glad I am not in Canada.
Posted on: 7/11/2012 8:37 AM by Author "Jim Cattanach" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Blatant censorship on this forum
The mods should hang their biased heads in shame.
Posted on: 7/10/2012 11:52 AM by Author "Jim Cattanach" in the forum "RC Jets"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11150201

Blatant censorship on this forum
I was sad to see my recent thread deleted. It may not have shown jet modelling in a good light, but it was factual. It was reported by Reuters, a well respected news agency & was of interest. I never thought that RC Universe was in the business of trying to hide the truth & deny freedom of speech. I was obviously so wrong. My eyes have been opened by this blatant censorship. So much for land of the free. I did not get as much as an explanation for its removal.
Posted on: 7/10/2012 11:45 AM by Author "Jim Cattanach" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Has the extreme Heat stopped your flying
In Nicosia here in Cyprus, it is often over 40c, with high humidity. We still fly our jets.
Posted on: 7/6/2012 7:12 AM by Author "Jim Cattanach" in the forum "RC Jets"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11145167

RE: Merlin 90mk 2 settings help!
Here are the run parameters on my Merlin 90 Kero start. Full power speed 152,000 RPM Idle speed 42,000 RPM Stop speed 29,000 RPM Start/min temp 0100C Max temperature 0800C Acceleration delay 006 Deceleration delay 002 Stability delay 100 Pump limit 0556 If you need the start parameters, let me know. PS Kero plug voltage is 5.8v on mine.
Posted on: 7/6/2012 5:32 AM by Author "Jim Cattanach" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Merlin 90mk 2 settings help!
Send an e-mail to Gaspar at Merlin. He answers within a few hours, sometimes immediately. You will then get the factory settings.
Posted on: 7/6/2012 5:09 AM by Author "Jim Cattanach" in the forum "RC Jets"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11145014

RE: Hobby King turbine!
When will this be available?
Posted on: 7/1/2012 3:09 AM by Author "Jim Cattanach" in the forum "RC Jets"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11138336

RE: Bad boy Lipo charger poll
A few years ago when lipos were fairly new on the scene, when one puffed up, some of the gung ho types used to deliberately short them out to see what would happen. In the many such events I saw, there was lots of smoke & noise, but none ever erupted in flame. not saying it doesn't happen, just my experience.
Posted on: 6/29/2012 9:01 AM by Author "Jim Cattanach" in the forum "RC Jets"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11136525

RE: Bad boy Lipo charger poll
I charge my lipos in the jet, but am always nearby while they are charging.
Posted on: 6/29/2012 2:34 AM by Author "Jim Cattanach" in the forum "RC Jets"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11136142

RE: which plane for Merlin140
I had a Merlin 140 in my classic Flash for some time & it was ballistic. Vertical speed was just as fast as downward. I found that 10mm up & down on the ailerons was more than enough at the high speeds.
Posted on: 6/26/2012 10:08 AM by Author "Jim Cattanach" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Boeing hard landing in Japan-video
The local panel shop would have that knocked out & painted in a week[:)].
Posted on: 6/22/2012 6:05 AM by Author "Jim Cattanach" in the forum "RC Jets"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11127543

RE: Do you charge your batteries while left in your plane?
Poll does not work for me! I always charge batteries in the model, as I tend to fix them in position with silicone. With lipos, I am usually nearby to keep an eye on them. Never had any problems.
Posted on: 6/20/2012 12:34 AM by Author "Jim Cattanach" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: BYRON P51 wont start
Did you flush out all the old fuel from the tank & fill with fresh fuel? Gasoline goes bad after a few months.
Posted on: 6/15/2012 7:10 AM by Author "Jim Cattanach" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11119054

RE: Having crate shipped from UK.. How ?
Hi Ali. yes it has got very expensive to ship from the UK. I got a massive box containing a Bearcat to fit a Moki 150 Radial, shipped from France to Cyprus for 80 Euros, & an Aviation design Phoenix for 75 Euros.
Posted on: 6/12/2012 2:49 AM by Author "Jim Cattanach" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Having crate shipped from UK.. How ?
Here in Cyprus we find shipping from the UK is getting too expensive. I can ship a large model from France for a quarter of what it costs from the UK. I see Al's hobbies has the Turbinator in stock, so am waiting to hear what the shipping is likely to be.
Posted on: 6/12/2012 12:10 AM by Author "Jim Cattanach" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Brakes, lube or no lube, flatspotting tires, etc
I also like using the spring switch for brakes. Easy one finger use. Unfortunately my new JR 11x Tx has no spring loaded switches, so I had to revert to down elevator braking, which I find is the next best method.
Posted on: 6/11/2012 3:11 AM by Author "Jim Cattanach" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Aviation Design still selling jets?
Eric told me end of last year, due to unsatisfactory quality coming from their South american factory, they were changing the manufacturer. He said at that time, it would be around May before production resumed. I haven't heard any more news. Hopefully all is well.
Posted on: 6/10/2012 2:54 AM by Author "Jim Cattanach" in the forum "RC Jets"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11112998

RE: Maj. Woody's Fei Bao L-39
[quote]ORIGINAL: wearypanda <span style=''font-size: medium; ''>WARNING - Please very carefully check the integrity of your L39 fuselage where the retaining bolt passes through. Last weekend I lost my lovely Global Jets Fai Bao L39 just three minutes into its 12th flight when the wing detached from the rest of the airframe during a gentle wing over. The fuselage structure broke away where the wing retaining bolt goes through. The recovered wing still had the bolt in with fuselage skin and ply attached where it had broken away.  The plane was a total loss apart from the turbine which I think can be repaired. The only mechanical or electronics to survive were on the detached wing! I am not trying to point the finger at the manufacturer, but they have of course suggested that the failure was due to overstressing of the airframe before this flight. There is no way of proving this one way or the other, but I do not believe that this failure was caused by any hard landings or mishandling. In the first few flights there were a couple of 'firm' arrivals but nothing hard enough to do any damage whatsoever to the undercarriage and they were quite a lot less abrupt than some of Dom's early arrivals.  I would hate anyone else to suffer the same loss, so if you own a FBJ L39, of perhaps any FBJ plane, please do what you can to check and perhaps reinforce the fuselage.  Andrew [/quote] I thought the whole idea of buying a Global jet club model was, they checked, reinforced & upgraded the jet to ensure failures of your type were eliminated? Or is the Fei Bao model just sold as it comes from the factory?
Posted on: 6/4/2012 7:42 AM by Author "Jim Cattanach" in the forum "RC Jets"
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