RE: futaba 8fg super for jet turbine flying?
[quote]ORIGINAL: BaldEagel [quote]ORIGINAL: raptorlogo Hi YiMing, I am using a T8FG upgraded with the latest 4.1 firmware to 12+2 channels and a T12FG. They are only few minor differences between both senders. The T8FG will be a great system for your Flash and is much cheaper than the T12FG [;)] Alain [/quote] Alain The 12FG is a far more capable unit than the 8FG just have a look at the standard
Posted on: 2/6/2012 1:56 PM by Author "raptorlogo" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: futaba 8fg super for jet turbine flying?
Hi YiMing, I am using a T8FG upgraded with the latest 4.1 firmware to 12+2 channels and a T12FG. They are only few minor differences between both senders. The T8FG will be a great system for your Flash and is much cheaper than the T12FG [;)] Alain
Posted on: 2/6/2012 11:19 AM by Author "raptorlogo" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: What do you think about JETLEGEND L39?
Hi Berto, I am using a Jetcat P160SX. Regards, Alain
Posted on: 1/18/2012 7:50 AM by Author "raptorlogo" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: What do you think about JETLEGEND L39?
[quote]ORIGINAL: Bosmodelair Almost, almost finished........................................ [:D] [/quote] Hello Bosmodelair, Nice work, I wish you a perfect maiden flight [;)] It has a very good scale look and feel with good aerobatic flight caracteristics May be a bit heavy, you will feel inertia but the L39 has no bad behavior. My bird weigh around 19kg ready for take off. Here is a youtube link to a small video http://youtu.be/R_LgpZAh0I4 Regards Alain
Posted on: 1/18/2012 4:32 AM by Author "raptorlogo" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: What do you think about JETLEGEND L39?
Hello, Yesterday I maidened my second hand Jetlegend L39. I have been obliged to trim up the left aileron by 3mm/5mm to keep the plane flat on the roll axis. Did you heard something about this issue ? Thanks for your help. Regards, Alain
Posted on: 8/22/2011 6:44 AM by Author "raptorlogo" in the forum "RC Jets"
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Posted on: 8/4/2011 1:21 PM by Author "raptorlogo" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Avio-Conard, Going Strong!!
Gee, maybe you are a real conard [:D] Been to US. BTW
Posted on: 7/29/2011 10:57 AM by Author "raptorlogo" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Avio-Conard, Going Strong!!
Charles, I also have a sense of humour. I am very sorry for the misunderstanding but I just wanted to focus you on the French translation for "conard".[:D] Have a lot of fun with your "Avio-canard". Regards, Alain
Posted on: 7/29/2011 10:55 AM by Author "raptorlogo" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Avio-Conard, Going Strong!!
Hello world, Please do not say "Conard" but "Canard". "Conard" means "stupid b a s t a r d" [:D] "Canard" is the french word for "duck" and also the name used for the small front wing in a aircraft (Rutan VariEze, Rafale, Eurofighter, etc...). Regards, Alain
Posted on: 7/28/2011 1:41 PM by Author "raptorlogo" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Turbine Oil Choice
[quote]ORIGINAL: Xairflyer [quote]ORIGINAL: raptorlogo Mobil DTE Lite oil is not recommanded by Jetcat. When you are flying turbine jets, the oil cost is peanut compared to a factory repair. Regards, Alain [/quote] Do they state anywhere not to use it? Has anyone asked them? Are they using different bearings to everyone else? [/quote] [i]Hello, thanks for your Message. I hope you had a good Start
Posted on: 7/28/2011 1:17 PM by Author "raptorlogo" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Turbine Oil Choice
Dear Kenneth, 5 to 6 years old is not a problem for the turbine oils stored in a closed can. Stay with the Aeroshell 500, Mobil DTE Lite oil is not recommanded by Jetcat. When you are flying turbine jets, the oil cost is peanut compared to a factory repair. Regards, Alain
Posted on: 7/28/2011 12:50 PM by Author "raptorlogo" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: P80 V6 ecu repair?
[quote]ORIGINAL: Carsten Groen [quote]ORIGINAL: BaldEagel Not sure, but is not putting two 10f in parallel only 10f, should they not be in series to make 20f. Mike [/quote] No ! two 10 uf in parallel gives 20 uf [/quote] Hello, +1 with Carsten. capacitor : 2 x 10 in // = 20 resistor : 2 x 10 in serial = 20 Have a good repair. Alain
Posted on: 5/9/2011 12:23 PM by Author "raptorlogo" in the forum "JetCat Turbine Direct Support"
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RE: C-ARF Flash Build Thread for All Flash's being built this winter
[quote]ORIGINAL: carl.huxford125 I'm just installing my engine (merlin 160) into my flash, I have fitted the full bypass but to me there really doesn't look like much of a gap around the front of the engine to allow any air to go around the turbine and keep everything cool Should I just do without the bypass or run it and see it the temps are ok? [/quote] Hello Carl, I had the same setup with a Wren160, you can forget the bypass, no need at all. Now I am flying the same bird with a Jetcat P120SX, still no bypass. I wish you great fun with your Flash. Alain
Posted on: 3/9/2011 10:00 AM by Author "raptorlogo" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Mirage kits
[quote]ORIGINAL: JET FX Not for 17 lb thrust turbines but yet another very nice Mirage- http://www.adjets.com [/quote] Hi, Here more pictures. Regards,
Posted on: 2/27/2011 1:37 AM by Author "raptorlogo" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Mirage kits
Hello Edgeflyer, I am very glad you think about a French fighter, this is not so common in US. The Mirage 2000 made by Christen Diffusion will be a very good choice, it has good quality with incredible flying caracteristics. Have great fun with your Mirage [;)] Regards, Alain
Posted on: 2/24/2011 2:18 AM by Author "raptorlogo" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Wren 160 explodes
[quote]ORIGINAL: Jim Cattanach Update & happy conclusion. Wren received my turbine on 4th January. A couple of days later they commented that the cause appeared to be turbine wheel failure & they would repair my turbine free of charge. On the 26th January they e-mailed to say that my turbine was unrepairable & they were sending me a new turbine. This arrived today, with no charge for shipping. As I said before, I have in the past, had disagreements with Wren, but I am very pleased with this service. I am sure many turbine manufacturers would at least make some charge for repairing an out of warranty turbine. I exchanged many e-mails with Ron Ballard & would like to thank him for his help, which, I am sure, helped me greatly. Wren UK at all times kept me informed of progress during this period. My faith in Wren has been restored. [/quote] Hi Jim, I agree with you, WREN is a good company and fair in business but too much conservative in design as a turbine maker. You should first thank RC UNIVERSE. Without such a forum, I am not sure that the conclusion would be the same. Do not ask me why I know. Alain
Posted on: 1/31/2011 11:31 AM by Author "raptorlogo" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: C-ARF Ultra Flash build Thread + Video
[quote]ORIGINAL: ricardinho hello any ideas on pilot sizes for this plane. i was thinking something funny not scale... thanks pat [/quote] Hi Pat, Mickey Mouse is the fastest funny pilot for the Flash ! Alain
Posted on: 1/20/2011 10:00 AM by Author "raptorlogo" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Jetcat
Hi Paul, I would appreciate if you could send it to me as a New Year gift. Alain
Posted on: 1/3/2011 11:00 PM by Author "raptorlogo" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Futaba 2.4 RX's Dual Power Supply
Hi Scott, Yes, no problem. Alain
Posted on: 1/3/2011 9:47 AM by Author "raptorlogo" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Location Of Kero Start Plug
Hello Gary, It should be OK. Please have a look on my install in a Harpoon II (post #8) The P80SE is also upside down. http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_9937010/tm.htm Alain
Posted on: 9/6/2010 2:02 PM by Author "raptorlogo" in the forum "JetCat Turbine Direct Support"
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RE: Boomerang Sprint Build Thread!
skaap2k, I share the same opinion, my P80SE with the kero burner starts even better and smoother than my P120SX. The P80SE is a very nice engine for the cost we pay. Alain
Posted on: 8/27/2010 8:45 AM by Author "raptorlogo" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: C-ARF Flash Build Thread for All Flash's being built this winter
Kevin, I simply used a tiny file not a Dremel. I know it is a little bit tricky and you have to take your time but you should get it right. Alain
Posted on: 8/27/2010 3:20 AM by Author "raptorlogo" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: C-ARF Flash Build Thread for All Flash's being built this winter
+1 with Carsten ! Mickey is flying mine [:D] Have good flights with your flash. Alain
Posted on: 8/25/2010 3:58 AM by Author "raptorlogo" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: p80 kero start
Hello Sandseeker, In my Harpoon 2 (P80SE kero start) and my CARF Flash (P120SX kero start) the kero burners are at 4 / 8 O'clock. The turbine start never failed and no problem at all. Regards, Alain
Posted on: 8/17/2010 8:36 AM by Author "raptorlogo" in the forum "JetCat Turbine Direct Support"
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RE: p80 kero start
Chris, Yes, I use the standard Jetcat mount delivered with the engine. Alain
Posted on: 8/17/2010 8:18 AM by Author "raptorlogo" in the forum "JetCat Turbine Direct Support"
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RE: JetCat P120SX vs Behotec JB165
Dear AdriFlyBoy, I fly both P80SE and P120SX. To me the P80SE has the best compromise in terms of reability, performance and price. But you should have a look to the MERLIN 90 engine, small size, low weight and one of the best spool up time. Have a good choice. Alain
Posted on: 7/22/2010 3:57 PM by Author "raptorlogo" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Jetcat mounts.
Hello Jeremy, Don't be afraid with the several mm gap and the bending tabs...this is normal with the Jetcat mount ! Regards, Alain
Posted on: 6/10/2010 6:52 AM by Author "raptorlogo" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: P160SX Kero Start - Mounting Position
Ija, In my Harpoon 2 the P80SE with the kero burner is mounted upside down. No problem at all, the starting never failed. Try to position the burner the closest from 4 or 8 O'clock. Alain
Posted on: 6/8/2010 7:11 AM by Author "raptorlogo" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Ultra Lightning vs Eurosport
Hello Michael, As a first jet the Eurosport is a winner. - flight envelope is huge, very slow to high speed. - slow landing capability due to the delta configuration and the low wing load. - visibility in the sky is good The last but not the least you cannot compare both in term of total cost. The Eurosport is much more cheaper. I enjoy both of them, they have different flight caracteristics but they are amazing planes. Have a good choice. Alain
Posted on: 6/2/2010 2:58 AM by Author "raptorlogo" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: P120SX max RPM
Hello jassli, I also got a brand new P120SX. The factory setting for the max rpm is 123 000, to me this is normal. The user can set it to 125 000 rpm and yes it is safe, if it was not the case Jetcat will not allowed that possibility. My P80SE is factory set at 125 000 RPM. Of course, no difference between USA and Europe Alain
Posted on: 4/26/2010 5:28 AM by Author "raptorlogo" in the forum "JetCat Turbine Direct Support"
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