RE: Is the Rookie a good first jet?
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Posted on: 11/9/2009 6:04 AM by Author "ThomasP" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: pst 1300 thermocople wire broken in probe
This may help PST California: Ehab: http://www.pstjets.com ; capt996@yahoo.com
Posted on: 11/7/2009 3:23 PM by Author "ThomasP" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: BVM Kingcat Crashed & fiberglass repaired
Nikki Ko, Nice job, looks as good as new, the colour (english spelling) match looks good too. [:D]
Posted on: 11/6/2009 1:14 PM by Author "ThomasP" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Uneven braking
If it is of the type of brake that uses an expanding O'ring, then you can use an O'ring lubricant, B.V.M. can sell you one. This usually improves things and and helps to prevent the wheels locking under braking. Ensure the brake lines to both wheels are the same length
Posted on: 11/5/2009 12:39 PM by Author "ThomasP" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Got any pictures of the BAE Hawk nose gear?
Marc, Sent email Alistair.
Posted on: 11/5/2009 11:16 AM by Author "ThomasP" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Jet Hints, Tips and Help :)
Jamie, siclick posted some good advice there, also you might consider joining the JMA (Jet modlers Association ) website is jmajets. Go along to some of the events see how others are installing their turbines, and support equipment. It really is amazing to see how fuss free the whole thing can be with the right equipment, and attitude. Be carefull it does come with a weatlh warning, and is highly addictive.[:D]
Posted on: 11/4/2009 3:44 PM by Author "ThomasP" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: New Sprite nano turbine. Now with video.
[quote]ORIGINAL: Jgwright Thanks everyone for the kind remarks I can give a little more information. Like all good projects this has been a collaboration and I have had help from a number of people and it has not been all just me. The engine idles at 80,000 and max rpm is 240,000 though I have run to higher rpm in testing. Currently the engine is on the heavy side but should end up under 400 grams. I have made 4 engines from the knowledge obtained from the first prototype. Fuel consumption will be much the same as for the first generation MW44 engines. The prototype flying was done with higher lube flow than was required as I was worried about starving the bearings. I have recently reduced the flow and that seems to be adequate and has reduced the consumption. At the time of the JetPower meeting I had only done some limited running and thrust was 2.2 Kg was easily obtained. Since then I have done a huge amount of testing and refining. It is amazing how such an apparently simple thing as our engine can be developed. As Jason says 2.75 Kg is being produced with the possibility of more to come. I still have some more work to do before I will be satisfied with it. It is astonishing that so much power can be delivered through such a small exhaust and that should make for the possibility of very fast airspeed. The results have far exceeded what I thought would be possible. The other thing that has suprised me is how much all the component costs add up to. Anyone that thinks the manufacturers are making a lot of money should do the sums! John [/quote] Very true John, a lot of people associate 'small' and cheap as being the same, however 'turbines' and 'cheap' do not go together well, and in terms of cost, less is very often more.
Posted on: 11/4/2009 5:37 AM by Author "ThomasP" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Boomerang Intro Instructions
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Posted on: 11/3/2009 6:18 AM by Author "ThomasP" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Skygate Hawk - build (virtual manual)
Marc, Always interesting to see your build threads, and looking forward to this one too.[:)] Keep up the good work. Alistair.
Posted on: 11/2/2009 2:33 PM by Author "ThomasP" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Scampton 22nd & 23 August
I know it is a little late, however I found this short video on my memory card when I was deleting stuff. I know the quality is not great as the camera is a compact digital still camera with a short video facility. Enjoy. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2aRsXVLoz_c
Posted on: 10/23/2009 5:25 PM by Author "ThomasP" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Looking for ARTF Glider for 14lb turbine
Try Glidermania in the UK they have a 1/4 scale Salto with a V tail I have one, and Alan Cardassh has one with J.C P60 installed, flies great.
Posted on: 10/17/2009 3:16 AM by Author "ThomasP" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: A few pics from Wroughton
Yes, The JMA had some superb meetings this year, whilst the weather is not always what we desire it is always good to see old and new faces. Have to say the weather was great for the Elvington weekend. Alistair
Posted on: 10/16/2009 3:16 AM by Author "ThomasP" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Pipe Diameter for Wren SS??
Very high gas velocity on a Super Sport, certainly not less than 61mm, unless someone knows better of course[:D]
Posted on: 10/6/2009 9:39 AM by Author "ThomasP" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Worlds Best RC Jet Pilot
I think it hard to put this particular accolade on any one persons shoulders, we have some fine pilots in our sport, too many to list, and the obvious ones being, Ali Machinchy, David Shulman, and like Jason said Mark Leavsley is always a contender, and any one who has seen Geoff White fly his particular style of smooth flowing aerobatics will agree he is up there with the best. Alistair.
Posted on: 9/26/2009 9:59 AM by Author "ThomasP" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Is this FUGLY or Too Cool for School
AMC Pacer, now you are talking ugly[:D]
Posted on: 9/23/2009 4:44 AM by Author "ThomasP" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: 2.4 GHz Weatronics, PPM or PCM?
Rob, Did you get your 2.4 micro problems fixed after Scampton? how is the system performing, Is customer service up to standard.
Posted on: 9/22/2009 5:16 PM by Author "ThomasP" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: new Arf Boomerang 14lb thrust
Have sent an email
Posted on: 9/21/2009 12:23 PM by Author "ThomasP" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Is this FUGLY or Too Cool for School
Hate to say this, and every one to their own taste, however if it was a first prize in a competition, then second prize may well be two of them[:D]
Posted on: 9/21/2009 9:06 AM by Author "ThomasP" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Pilots - need some suggestions
Guillermo, I am pleased you were able to order a pilot. No I did not install the pilot figure in my Boomerang, just positioned along side to show scale in the photograph, he is earmarked for another project.[:D] For the money I thought it was good value. Alistair.
Posted on: 9/20/2009 7:47 AM by Author "ThomasP" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Pilots - need some suggestions
Guillermo, Try this link, they may ship internationally, it is the same pilot figure. Royal Airforce Cosford Museum Shop Alistair. http://www.rafmuseumshop.com/epages/raf.storefront/4ab549a9008f634827460a022f0205b5/Catalog/1046
Posted on: 9/19/2009 5:20 PM by Author "ThomasP" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: The Sound of Silence
Impressive[:D]
Posted on: 9/18/2009 10:25 AM by Author "ThomasP" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Gory-Jets Ireland
ash26 You have certainly a nice place to fly, plenty of open countryside, nice pictures. The F20 is doing a nice low pass [:D]
Posted on: 9/6/2009 12:03 PM by Author "ThomasP" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: F16 scale-jets on mallorca 2004
Would be nice if that event returned to the jet calendar Mallorca Jets 2010?[:D] Maybe wishfull thinking
Posted on: 9/5/2009 4:33 PM by Author "ThomasP" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Snaprolls = bubbles?
D, It really does look like an air bubble went through, like you said once it has gone through, the evidence has gone too. Bit like full size piston engines and carb ice, it can fail the engine if you get away with it and land in a pasture the engine generally starts on the ground, and no faults found.[:o] Try a full power run with the model restrained on the ground and check for bubbles. Something else to consider, this was mentioned by Duncan on another forum, during aerobatics if the clunk line has aged or gone hard it can come out of the fuel momenteraly, thus sucking air. Regarding filters the Jetcat ones are generally good if like yours they are mounted vertically, now I know every one has an opinion on this, however myself I would rather not use an onboard filter as I buy clean fuel, filter it in to my fuel station, two filters on the fuel station, and in the model a BVM UAT, but as they say opinions are like @##$$!"% everyone has one.[:D]
Posted on: 9/5/2009 3:38 PM by Author "ThomasP" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Look what Santa
Oliver, Thank you, impressive video too, certainly not short of power in that very hot environment. I noticed you use a transmitter tray, I used one too when I first flew fixed wing, found it very comfortable to rest my hands on the tray, must get another one. Alistair.
Posted on: 9/4/2009 4:28 PM by Author "ThomasP" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Look what Santa
Thanks Rob, now sorted, [;)] Alistair
Posted on: 9/4/2009 4:04 PM by Author "ThomasP" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Look what Santa
I am not able to view the video, keep getting the error message below, any ideas anyone? Internet Explorer cannot display the webpage What you can try: Diagnose Connection Problems More information
Posted on: 9/4/2009 3:52 PM by Author "ThomasP" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Zoom Zoom Zoom Fast...
That thing hauls a$$! big style[:D]
Posted on: 9/4/2009 1:22 PM by Author "ThomasP" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Scampton 22nd & 23 August
Yes Dave, there is the one with no daylight showing below! however I decided against that one as there are some that would say 'Photoshop'[;)]
Posted on: 9/2/2009 5:25 PM by Author "ThomasP" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Scampton 22nd & 23 August
One last photograph, D.W. on a low and slow pass with his BVM Bandit ARF
Posted on: 9/2/2009 1:10 PM by Author "ThomasP" in the forum "RC Jets"
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