RE: JMA Long Marston - 6th and 7th October, 2012
The Welsh Airforce are in !!! Nick & Derek
Posted on: 8/2/2012 12:07 PM by Author "Minch" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: JMA WESTONZOYLAND - CANCELLED
The Welsh airforce is already booked in and looking forward to this one, doing both days this year.
Posted on: 7/26/2012 7:06 AM by Author "Minch" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: JMA Long Marston Jet Meet July 14th-15th
The Welsh airforce have just arrived home Many thanks to all involved in the organising of this event, we had a great weekend, special thanks to Dick for the bacon butties/burgers etc - much appreciated. So to the flying we personally managed to burn about 35 litres of fuel, haven't done that for a long while, enjoyed the Mig-Fest and the dueling Bobcats (Jason and Jamie). Once again thanks to all for a memorable weekend - and the weather played ball too!!!!!!!!! Nick and Derek - The Welsh Airforce
Posted on: 7/15/2012 2:30 PM by Author "Minch" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: JMA Long Marston Jet Meet July 14th-15th
Thanks Geoff room is already booked, booked it a while back but I will remember it for next year Regards Nick
Posted on: 6/29/2012 1:11 PM by Author "Minch" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: JMA Long Marston Jet Meet July 14th-15th
The welsh airforce wil be attending. Flash, boomerang sprint & nano or edf Habu In a travelinn or travellodge near by See ya soon Nick and Derek
Posted on: 6/29/2012 7:59 AM by Author "Minch" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: 'JMA TOPGUN 2012' RNAS MERRYFIELD MAY 19/20
Many thanks to Jamie, Pat, Dizz and any one else involved for a great weekend, not done that much flying in a while got thru 30+ litres of fuel. Congrats to Geoff - Topgun champion well deserved. Looking forward to next years event already !!! Many thanks Nick and Derek - The Welsh Airforce
Posted on: 5/21/2012 1:04 AM by Author "Minch" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Avonds F-15 kit ?
I have an Avonds F-15 kit (with a Jetcat P120 approx 27lbs thrust) done as per avonds instructions, not had any issues with the rear fuzz getting too hot but then I don't keep turbine at full chat on the ground for several minutes, only time I run full power on the ground is just after starting, I usually give it a 5 second burst to make sure all is ok, not noticed any heat issues doing this. Only thing I have done which wasn't in avonds instructions is to paint BVM heatshield paint in the area surrounding the pipe. As previously posted the fuzz has no air running through it which it needs to keep it cool it. Regards Nick
Posted on: 1/2/2012 11:45 AM by Author "Minch" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: 'JMA TOPGUN 2012' RNAS MERRYFIELD MAY 19/20
I will be there too gonna do both days this time, entry details just emailled to roger k Happy new year to all Nick
Posted on: 1/1/2012 4:47 AM by Author "Minch" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Boomerang Sprint Build Thread!
My dad's part way through building a Sprint, it's going to have a Jetcat p70 fitted, do we need to put the usual 3/8" shim under the Jetcat mount to centre the turbine or does it not matter on this model. Thanks Nick
Posted on: 8/28/2011 8:17 AM by Author "Minch" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: JMA WESTONZOYLAND JET MEET AUGUST 21
Just like to echo some of the previous posts and thank the Sedgemoor club for allowing us to fly at their excellent site, it was also nice to catch up with some old friends which we hadn't see for years. Oh yeh and the flying was excellent aswell !! Once again many thanks to all involved in organinsing this and we look forward to next year. Regards Nick and Derek ( The Welsh Airforce)
Posted on: 8/22/2011 2:29 AM by Author "Minch" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: How do you slow a Comp-Arf flash for landing
How about this one (only a short bit of video of my Flash), the best one I have done to date, got everything right, including the flight time (you can here the timer countdown on the audio). check out the link (not worked out how to upload videos yet) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xHVi0zIYawo Time:00:34 Take Off Time:00:50 Landing Regards Nick
Posted on: 6/3/2011 4:05 AM by Author "Minch" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: JMA TOPGUN - RNAS MERRYFIELD MAY 22 2011
Thanks to Jamie and co for a enjoyable day and hats of to all the guys who flew in what can only be described as challenging conditions !!!!!!! Regards Nick and Derek
Posted on: 5/22/2011 1:06 PM by Author "Minch" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: E Flight HABU 32- P-20SE Build thread+Videos*
Mine is now all but finished, just balanced it and had to add 3 oz of nose weight (but I have used smaller batteries, 2S 1000maH for Rx and 2S 1200mah for ECU), just have to do a final control set up and test run the engine (and finish the canopy/cockpit). Nick
Posted on: 5/8/2011 8:22 AM by Author "Minch" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Classic Jets Abingdon UK
Many Thanks for the day Dick Regards The Welsh Airforce
Posted on: 4/30/2011 10:29 AM by Author "Minch" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Eurosport
Dave, Why do you prefer switching the canards in and out on the Eurosport, what difference does it make to the flying characterists with them out, I had planned to have them in all the time. Regards Nick
Posted on: 2/6/2011 4:39 AM by Author "Minch" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Avonds Rafale
I have a rafale with a P60 in it, flys very well but hi alpha you may struggle, if you won't lots of power for low weight then the best bet is a merlin 90. If you are using the avonds bifucated tailpipe you can also expect a 1-2lb loss in thrust (avonds told me this ) so the merlin with 20 lbs thrust should be perfect.
Posted on: 1/24/2011 11:02 PM by Author "Minch" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Avonds F15 - Elevons or Ailevator
Mark, You are obviously a man of taste as your colour scheme is the same as mine. Mine is 21.5 Lbs dry can carry up to 4 litres of fuel but I find that 3.25lbs is plenty for 7 mins flying plus groud running, taxiing etc, take off weight approx 26-27 lbs but with a Jetcat P120 (27 lbs) providing the push it has plenty of go. Nick
Posted on: 12/31/2010 8:46 AM by Author "Minch" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Avonds F15 - Elevons or Ailevator
Mine weighs 21.5lbs dry and runs on a jetcat 120 one thing I don't have is the gear doors plus air system fitted, apart from that it is a standard set up. Nick
Posted on: 12/31/2010 1:36 AM by Author "Minch" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Avonds F15 - Elevons or Ailevator
Been flying an avonds f15 for over 5 years now with tailerons only (think they should be called tailerons- think elevons applies to a delta - but that is for another post) no flaps it doesn't need them. Just set it up as per avonds instructions and you won't have any issues. Nick
Posted on: 12/30/2010 2:19 PM by Author "Minch" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Classic Jets Arctic adventure
Dick, Apologies for not attending yesterday, we set off as normal but had to turn back after 30 miles, roads were awfull. On the way back we then found out that the M4 was closed due to heavy snow from Junction 48 to Junction 28 (a good 70 mile stretch) so would have been able to get much further anyway. Go home and did some build on my new toy for 2011. Merry Christmas to all and see you in 2011 Picture below is actually dual carriageway.
Posted on: 12/18/2010 1:28 PM by Author "Minch" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Classic Jets Arctic adventure
Well we tried, we got about 30 miles and had to turn back due to heavy snow. Somebody have a flight for me!!!!
Posted on: 12/16/2010 10:40 PM by Author "Minch" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Classic Jets Arctic adventure
Just been out to try and pack the car and we have had a few inches of snow in about 10mins!!!!, so we are gonna set the alarm as per usual and see what the conditions are like in the morning. Nick and Derek
Posted on: 12/16/2010 12:43 PM by Author "Minch" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: AVONDS F-15
Vinceyboy, I'm not Laurie, he just took the photos of my plane at the Merryfield jet meet this summer. Regards Nick
Posted on: 11/27/2010 9:10 AM by Author "Minch" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: AVONDS F-15
Vinceyboy, Would you be speaking of one Ron Burnett, if so his f-15 has a stunning paint job. I have met and chatted to Ron on many occasions at various shows around the country, a lovely guy. When I first saw his f-15 he let me look it over thoroughly and answered many of my questions on the f-15 as I was about to start my conversion.
Posted on: 11/27/2010 5:48 AM by Author "Minch" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: AVONDS F-15
I am currently flying a D/F converted Avonds F-15, I bought the conversion kit from Philip Avonds after speaking to him on the phone re the conversion. Mine is fitted with a Jetcat 120 and it's is fantastic, the only thing that you have to be careful of is doing high G turns at full power. The reason being is that D/F wings if built as per instructions have a piece of glass cloth top and bottom under the wing sheeting over the wing spar area, a "proper" turbine version kit has carbon fibre in this area and is stronger. I have never heard of any wing failure in this area on D/F or converted D/F F-15's, this was just a comment from Philip to be aware of it. I added some carbon fibre sheet to my fuzz for piece of mind in the following area's 1) From just behind the hatch to rear of fuzz (full width of fuzz top)) 2) From just in front of the main gear opening to the rear of the fuzz (bottom) 3) Around the the nose wheel opening 4) A 2" strip around the join of the nose section to the main fuzz These are probably not necessary but I did this when I was first getting in to turbines and thought it needed to be strengthened. The extra reinforcement hasn't really added alot to the weight of the model, it weighs 21 lbs dry Picture Of Mine
Posted on: 11/26/2010 6:58 AM by Author "Minch" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Elevons????????????
I have been flying an Avonds f-15 for +5 years now, I have a Jetcat 120 fitted and have just got elevons and rudders as flying controls, you don't need the speed brake or flaps as it will slow down for landing easily without it, just set it up as per Avonds instructions and you won't go far wrong. Regards Nick
Posted on: 11/12/2010 10:50 AM by Author "Minch" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: JR 11X ZERO radio in UK
Dave, I have a DSX9 which was £450 ish, the new 11X is £650 ish (possibly cheaper if Duncan is correct) and the DSX12 is £1200 ish, why is the DSX12 so much more than the 11X you are basically paying £550 ish for an extra channel (or am I missing something). Nick
Posted on: 7/28/2010 8:06 AM by Author "Minch" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: RNMAA/JMA Merryfield jet meeting-MAY 23
I would just like to echo previous comments and thanks Jamie and his team for putting on a great jet meet (put me down for next year please). I managed 8 flights and got to complete 2 full flights with my Flash (finally !!!!), it was a pussy cat !! Regards The Welsh Airforce Nick & Derek
Posted on: 5/24/2010 4:34 AM by Author "Minch" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Spring Air Retracts
Many Thanks Dave
Posted on: 1/3/2010 11:59 AM by Author "Minch" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Spring Air Retracts
Henk, They would probably be too big as I have the same set in my avonds F15 (mine are 400 series) and they take 1/2" oleos and are much bigger dimension wise than the 300 series. Cheers Nick
Posted on: 1/3/2010 11:12 AM by Author "Minch" in the forum "RC Jets"
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