RE: Worlds Best RC Jet Pilot
Ali, shulman, and Todd of Waco, TX. If Todd ever showed up at a premier jet rally and flew a jet, he would give both Shui and Ali a run for their money. Shui might know who I'm talking about and most of you guys would have never heard of him.
Posted on: 9/25/2009 7:08 PM by Author "seanreit" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Please help me put this myth to bed
Throw this in the mix since it was not discussed previously: http://spektrumrc.com/Articles/Article.aspx?ArticleID=1693
Posted on: 9/14/2009 1:25 PM by Author "seanreit" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Sadly our hobby has lost a wonderful member today, Vern Kramer.
Sorry to hear this Larry, chin up, your dad was one of the great ones, no doubt about it. I'll never forget that time Bryce and I came over for the dinner after FIJR and Bryce was showing all those movies clips, your dad was laughing to tears with all those brit's falling over as well. That's how I always remember him. Regards, Sean
Posted on: 8/14/2009 7:15 PM by Author "seanreit" in the forum "RC Jets"
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Rick Broussard, please contact me
512-656-2357, one of the turbines you sold me two years ago, was recently sold by me, I never opened the box you sent me, and as I understood it, you never opened the box from Jet Central, and it is apparently in bad shape. If I could some more backstory, I'd greatly appreciate it. I don't have your contact info any more.
Posted on: 7/27/2009 1:16 PM by Author "seanreit" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: airsystem fillup idea!
Ya, why three valves? I've been using one air valve and T'ing behind it to two tanks for about 7 years with no issues. Save yourself $40.00 bucks ;)
Posted on: 7/16/2009 4:01 PM by Author "seanreit" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Safety Violations
KC, FWIW, I actually agree with Doc on this one, I have not seen the video, but I have signed off a bunch of guys that were off center on landing and take off. I figure I am an imperfect pilot, and I have been in the grass more times than I care to admit. I'm still competent. Just not perfect.
Posted on: 7/7/2009 12:09 PM by Author "seanreit" in the forum "The Clubhouse"
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RE: Avro Arrow CRASH
It is interesting to see such big personalities clash. I have never understood why in this segment of the hobby more people don't simply get along as every aspect of this segment of the hobby, from ARF's, Kits, home mades, etc etc. fascinates me so much, and there is so much to know and learn that not a single one of us can be an EXPERT at it all. I have sincerely tried, and it simply is not possible, at least for me.
Posted on: 7/6/2009 3:04 PM by Author "seanreit" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Safety Violations
Since when did I get knocked down from # 1 KC ??
Posted on: 7/6/2009 2:56 PM by Author "seanreit" in the forum "The Clubhouse"
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RE: For Blue Angels & Mythbusters fans
www.newzbin.com www.usenetserver.com google grabit google winrar google quickpar I won't provide instructions but assure you that between those 5 lines you can download all episodes of mythbusters and much much more commercial free.
Posted on: 6/11/2009 11:23 AM by Author "seanreit" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Reborn Tamjet F-16 - Maiden
Flying is as "cool" as it will get in your airplane. Checking temperatures at idle on the ground is worst case scenerio. Based on what you are saying, it is likely you are ok. You will be able to tell in a minute or two if it is too hot. You will feel the fuse getting soft. Again, that happens around 155 and I don't think you are there based on what you said. Only a temp sensor will tell you for sure, if you absolutely have to take your hand off it.
Posted on: 6/7/2009 11:42 PM by Author "seanreit" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Reborn Tamjet F-16 - Maiden
I have made a lot of posts regarding acceptable heat, I'll give the abbreviated version here. Fiberglass starts getting soft at 155 deg F 145 deg is fine all day long, no detrimental effects. Gen rule of thumb, if you can keep your hand on it, it is less than 120 degrees. If you touch something and have to take your hand off it, it is more than 120 deg F. So there is a band of temperature, you can't detect with your hands that is perfectly safe for the model. The only way I have been able to assure myself that the heat was OK is to use an IR Temp Sensor, laser temp sensor, they sell them on ebay. If you can keep your hands on it, you are fine for sure.
Posted on: 6/7/2009 10:46 PM by Author "seanreit" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Reborn Tamjet F-16 - Maiden
Dude! Got your PM, anytime Ivan! Obviously next time I put together a Megabar, I'm coming up to your place for paint! Take Care, Sean
Posted on: 6/7/2009 10:30 PM by Author "seanreit" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Switching from Jet A to Kerosene
You can mix the two in any conceivable percentage and there will be NO change in performance or longevity. The only difference between the two for our purposes is the Jet A has a some additives that help keep it from freezing at altitude. Some here claim there is a smell difference, I think they both stink.
Posted on: 6/5/2009 10:21 AM by Author "seanreit" in the forum "Jet Central Turbines - Artes Jet"
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RE: NiCads
Hey Dan, I can school you on the new stuff at my place, but in the mean time, for your flying style and the airplane you are doing, Nicads is not going to be a problem AT ALL! Glad to see you back on here buddy!!!
Posted on: 5/28/2009 9:16 PM by Author "seanreit" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Bladon Jets axial-flow gas turbine
Too bad we have thrust limits in the US, while I can't find anything related to thrust on their site, experience tells me that http://www.bladonjets.com/?x=technology Is putting more than 50lbs out.
Posted on: 5/28/2009 10:44 AM by Author "seanreit" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Ever Wondered what the Inside of a Fly Eagle Jets F-18 Wing looks like?
LOL, ya, in his defense, the engine rubbed the turbine wheel to the egv and caused a flameout. He had his hands full trying to make it back to the runway. I was happy that airplane was done anyway as I had a list of about 37 items that were going to be improved on the next version, and was not motivated to build it as the prototype flew so well!
Posted on: 5/27/2009 2:38 PM by Author "seanreit" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Ever Wondered what the Inside of a Fly Eagle Jets F-18 Wing looks like?
Geez, after all this, I'm glad I fly a Megabar. It Costs me about $800 in materials (including landing gear), a week to 10 days to build, is rated for 45 G's, can fly on 24 to 50 lbs of thrust, if I break something, it costs next to nothing to repair or make new, the landing gear is tied to the spar system, so every landing is carried by the all aluminum spar system, can carry from 64 ounces of fuel to 200 ounces (or more). And the pipe for our purposes is indestructable. Y'all keep enjoying your exotic airplanes............ ;) Oh, and so far, my first production model has yet to break anything in nearly 300 flights. The prototype sadly met its demise after 150 flight tests, when piloted by a close friend through a barbed wire fence. I have no doubts it would still be flying today. Another close friend built and is flying one and although I have not seen it (only pictures) I hear it is his new favorite everyday flyer. <!Session data>
Posted on: 5/27/2009 1:52 PM by Author "seanreit" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Ever Wondered what the Inside of a Fly Eagle Jets F-18 Wing looks like?
There wasn't any carbon fiber in the spruce goose either. Carbon Fiber is often associated with strength, but there are other ways to gain strength as well. Most applications of Carbon FIber I have seen, are not even using carbon fiber in the most efficient way. Sometimes it's just put there in hopes that it's adding strength. I have spent some time reviewing different applications of carbon fiber, carbon tow, and bias laying of glass. I'm no expert, but just because it's not there, doesn't necessarily mean anything. Kirk, I didn't mean to say this wing was as strong as a Bobcat, simply that built up wings are often very sound wings. Several examples of wings delaminating in flight exist in this forum, but I don't think that any of them are FEJ, which means at least FEJ isn't known for this phenomena. <!Session data>
Posted on: 5/26/2009 2:08 PM by Author "seanreit" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Ever Wondered what the Inside of a Fly Eagle Jets F-18 Wing looks like?
Looks pretty standard to me. A very light strong setup in my opinion. I have always wanted to make a wing using those construction methods for the Megabar, I've been using foam sheeted, but the method like this, and like the original Bobcat xl are very light and strong.<!Session data>
Posted on: 5/26/2009 1:33 PM by Author "seanreit" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Wet Starts and Pipes
That looks like the stock pipe. If it is, of course you would not have had a problem. That pipe in my experiance is bullet proof for this application, and occasional wet start, gas fire etc.<!Session data>
Posted on: 5/22/2009 3:33 PM by Author "seanreit" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Wet Starts and Pipes
Tam, why not read that another way, I'm so afraid of having a pipe failure that I was willing to spent over a grand on pipes that I fried to circumvent having a failure. That's how that was meant. Whether the pipes are still useuable, or not, I am no expert, but I knew if I put a new one in there, I would not have any problems. Why assume that I'm somehow saying it's a cheap piece of crap. I'm not. And you, one of my oldest friends in the hobby, are an idiot if you think I would say that.
Posted on: 5/22/2009 2:05 PM by Author "seanreit" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Wet Starts and Pipes
Tam, you have LOST YOUR MIND! I am not bashing your products in any way whatsoever, and I would appreciate it if you would rescind what you have wrote. Also, I am not making any pipes, nor am I promoting any pipes. If anyone can show differently, GO FOR IT! I bought two pipes from you and one pipe from Todd on my old Euro a couple of years ago, I still have the damaged pipes here, and yes, it was from MISUSE, I did not claim otherwise. I fried the suckers in multiple wet starts, which is why I replaced them. Dude, learn english, you should know me well enough to know I would not state anything other than my own personal experiance, and I never bash soemthing for what it is, i just all it like I see it. There is nothing wrong with your pipes when they have not been wet started. And I didn't say there was.
Posted on: 5/22/2009 1:55 PM by Author "seanreit" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Wet Starts and Pipes
Yes, I've made them, but it's not as good as a double wall pipe in my opinion, although Eddie Weeks' single wall pipe has been working for years with an olympus, so I assumed when when I was not happy with my results, that it was related to my "engineering". But there is no reason in particular that it does not work right. You're just moving hot air so to speak. By the way, I did not mean to imply that Tam's pipes are no good, they are great pipes, just not made for handling the kinds of heat I will blow down a pipe from time to time and not need to be replaced. In some cases, a jet can't handle the extra weight of a beefier pipe. Tams' pipes are very strong for their weight. And really, in most cases you are talking a 200 buck or less replacment, that's just cost of doing business in RC jets IMO. [quote]ORIGINAL: FalconWings Just to get this straight, is there anybody flying a single walled tailpipe? Does that even exist? [/quote]
Posted on: 5/22/2009 1:23 PM by Author "seanreit" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Wet Starts and Pipes
Well, I have wet start the Comp Arf Euro Straight pipe at least 10 times and maybe more, had flames coming out of it three feet long. 200 Flights later it is still perfectly flyable, and it is 17 shades of every color under the rainbow. A tams pipe would have needed to be replaced after the first wet start. alll depends on the construction of the pipe. I can't comment on the FEJ but I will say that there is a lot of public knowledge on this issue on this site. A lot of it, I have written. There are others that agree with me, but ultimately the decision is up to the pilot/ builder/ owner. I'm not sure I could blame the manufacturer for this, I did not expect anything from Tam when my first "pretty" jet went up in flames in Florida. I had no idea this could even happen. As you see me dive into different things with much enthusiasm, and lots of money, believe me, I did the grunt research on pipes when I discovered they could fail. Again, I'm always looking for stronger pipes, the weight, to me, is worth it, I'll just put more thrust in, I never want to experiance another pipe failure ever again. I'm sure you don't either.
Posted on: 5/22/2009 12:10 PM by Author "seanreit" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Wet Starts and Pipes
Andy, if you have determined that the pipe is good for flight, go for it. If you have a question as to whether or not it should be used, is it worth risking the investment in the jet? I have never used a questionable pipe since I discovered the problems associated with pipes exposed to excessive heat. In one of my Euro's, I replaced the pipe 3 times at 375.00 a piece. This was the Tam's bi pipe. It's just part of the hobby. You have not indicated what type of pipe, what manufacturer, what guage stainless was used, how big the fire was, how long the pipe was exposed. You have not in any way provided enough information for anyone to determine if the pipe can be used. I'm not trying to be argumentative, I'm just telling you that you will not get an answer that is in any way correct without more information. And if someone comes in here and tells you differently, they are WRONG. Do you want a wrong answer?
Posted on: 5/22/2009 11:49 AM by Author "seanreit" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Wet Starts and Pipes
Andy, you have not given them enough information, nobody can tell you the answer without seeing it. I said the poll is flawed because of this, and you have not addressed that.
Posted on: 5/22/2009 11:27 AM by Author "seanreit" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Central Texas Jet Rally
Luis, stop by my place sometime over the weekend, I need you to take something out to Buck, thanks.
Posted on: 5/21/2009 9:33 PM by Author "seanreit" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Wet Starts and Pipes
David, Purple in the pipe means the metal has lost it's anneal and it is weakest at that color. Tam has mentioned that on here before. In my experiance purple is the worst color you can have on a Tam's pipe. I lost a jet over this very issue 6 years ago. Wet start, 30 something flights later the pipe collapsed in flight and literally blew the jet up into a fireball. Essentially nothing left after that. I'll never forget the phone call to Tam, when he said "You see purple you replace pipe". I remember wondering where the hell that was in the instructions. After that, I went with only bifurcated pipes for a couple of years or only exposed engine airframes. When I saw the comp arf euro pipe, I designed the Megabar around that pipe because it is the most indestructible pipe I have found to date. If I come across one that's better, I'll go to it.
Posted on: 5/21/2009 2:43 PM by Author "seanreit" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Wet Starts and Pipes
The question is fixed, there is no right answer yes or no, it depends on the damage if any to the pipe, and depends on who made the pipe and what material was used. If it's a composite arf Euro pipe, you can hot start all day long and the pipe is good no problem. If it's a Tam's, even one wet start can ruin it. Is it a bi-pipe? They are sometimes more resilient than straight pipes. It will take a long time to decipher what will work and what won't. Best is to take a picture of any discolorations and post it.
Posted on: 5/21/2009 1:39 PM by Author "seanreit" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Central Texas Jet Rally
Ivan, this rally is traditionally a very fun rally to attend. I however will be out at the lake this weekend with about 400 bikini clad women. So if you guys get bored over there with the hunted pigs, Luis knows how to get a hold of me and you guys can meet us out on the water. You can never go wrong with the Austin Jet Rally, except for the Ass that glued locks to trailers last year in the parking lot.
Posted on: 5/21/2009 8:37 AM by Author "seanreit" in the forum "RC Jets"
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