RE: Reds in decline.
Classic case of the SUN getting it wrong again. 2012 they will display 7 up, with 9 flying for major events 2013 they will be back up to 9 for the whole season. The official reason (as i'm led to believe) is a pilot was called up for service. I'm sure there is someone around who will give the full version. But take the sun article with a pinch of salt as always.
Posted on: 3/5/2012 3:29 AM by Author "stevo_m" in the forum "RC Jets"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10987015

RE: Light weight FEJ HAWK 1.4.5 scale
Got to say she looked awesome in the air, Keith seemed very happy with a big grin on his face after every flight!! Steve
Posted on: 10/17/2011 4:05 AM by Author "stevo_m" in the forum "RC Jets"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10769097

RE: Temora Jets!! This Weekend - Who's attending
Anyone got any photos of the Canberra in the background? It was my dads here in the UK for a number of years and did the flying circuit at the UK shows before she was sold to the museum down there. Any current pictures would be appreciated. Chers Steve PS I had a very fun flight in her many moons ago!!
Posted on: 9/26/2011 1:27 AM by Author "stevo_m" in the forum "RC Jets"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10734305

RE: Bickley Jets 2011 - sponsored by Al's Hobbies
[quote]ORIGINAL: Selleri Next up is the Cmelak by Airworld, interesting model that always seem to draw a crowd when it appears. Some may remember [link=http://modelflug.net/myndir/displayimage.php?album=10&pos=5]the pink one Stuart Mackay[/link] had (still has?) some years ago. This one has been modded to represent the turboprop version and I believe the SPT5 has quite a big prop as it's really quiet. One can't really do the airframe justice without lot of pictures. [;)] [/quote] Still got it and still hauling gliders up!
Posted on: 6/9/2011 4:29 AM by Author "stevo_m" in the forum "RC Jets"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10564513

RE: First UK jet Meeting of the year
A few pictures from me. [IMG]http://i639.photobucket.com/albums/uu111/stevo_m111/West%20Raynham%20JMA%20Meeting%202011/Hawk2Large.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i639.photobucket.com/albums/uu111/stevo_m111/West%20Raynham%20JMA%20Meeting%202011/HawkLarge.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i639.photobucket.com/albums/uu111/stevo_m111/West%20Raynham%20JMA%20Meeting%202011/F1002Large.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i639.photobucket.com/albums/uu111/stevo_m111/West%20Raynham%20JMA%20Meeting%202011/F100Large.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i639.photobucket.com/albums/uu111/stevo_m111/West%20Raynham%20JMA%20Meeting%202011/L392Large.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i639.photobucket.com/albums/uu111/stevo_m111/West%20Raynham%20JMA%20Meeting%202011/L39Large.jpg[/IMG]
Posted on: 3/17/2011 1:47 AM by Author "stevo_m" in the forum "RC Jets"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10405350

RE: She's Back!
Finally got my video uploaded. Enjoy the pilots fun at the end!! [link=http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=q5KVmMhvfeE]XH558 Waddington[/link]
Posted on: 7/12/2008 4:49 PM by Author "stevo_m" in the forum "RC Jets"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7723189

RE: 120SE Issue
Issue resolved with a new turbine at very little cost, built up to the latest SE spec. Steve
Posted on: 3/20/2008 3:30 PM by Author "stevo_m" in the forum "JetCat Turbine Direct Support"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7255593

RE: 120SE Issue
Back to the topic. Thanks for the PM bob. I hope this is not seen as a dug at Jetcat, all I wanted was some feedback if other have had this problem. As I said I'm happy with the Jetcat service I have had. It's just this underlying feeling that I didn't cause this turbine to breakup. I've happily paid for the repair........but should I of. At the end of the day I'm glad
Posted on: 3/14/2008 5:09 PM by Author "stevo_m" in the forum "JetCat Turbine Direct Support"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7225062

RE: 120SE Issue
. I'm sure Jetcat will take a serious look at the situation. I'll report back after the w/end
Posted on: 3/14/2008 12:35 PM by Author "stevo_m" in the forum "JetCat Turbine Direct Support"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7223909

RE: 120SE Issue
That's 3 PM's i've got so far. Anyone wish to go public?? I think I need to have a quiet chat with Jetcat Germany. Steve
Posted on: 3/13/2008 3:02 PM by Author "stevo_m" in the forum "JetCat Turbine Direct Support"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7219125

120SE Issue
I've had my SE from new, it's got 8hrs runtime and is flown in a Boomerang XL. The other week I felt it was down on power, so I landed and checked the fuel system over, couldn't find a fault. Got home and stripped the engine out to find 3 fins from the compresser missing. The turbine has had a FOD guard all it's life and flies off clean flat tarmac here in the UK. I assumed that FOD must have got in somewhere. As a loyal Jetcat customer I sent the turbine off to Germany for repairs. To give Jetcat credit they have turned it around and done the upmost to get it returned to me quickly so I can fly in the UK show circuit. I have paid in full for the repairs. However............... Upon stripping the motor down I noticed that there was a dent in the FOD screen, not from the assumed side but from inside out as if something came out from the engine. I have now been informed that there may have been issues with the diffuser breaking up on SE versions at around 8hrs (this is word of mouth and not confirmed.) Can anyone shed some light on this, i have paid for this repair when perhaps it should have been under warranty. Obviously this has left a very sour taste in my mouth with regard to Jetcat, apart from their service which was excellent. Hopefully someone can shed some light on this situation. Cheers Steve
Posted on: 3/13/2008 8:41 AM by Author "stevo_m" in the forum "JetCat Turbine Direct Support"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7217588

RE: Florida Jets photo's let's see them.
[quote]ORIGINAL: Robrow I don't think the big Lightning is the Airworld version. Rob. [/quote] Yes it is. Steve
Posted on: 3/8/2008 9:26 AM by Author "stevo_m" in the forum "RC Jets"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7193410

RE: Boomerang XL C o G ????
I've built 2. One for me with a 120-SE, another with the 160. Both built up without lead, however both are using Nimh right up the nose. How far forward have you mounted your turbine?? Steve
Posted on: 2/24/2008 3:48 PM by Author "stevo_m" in the forum "RC Jets"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7130018

RE: Bae Hawk, Skymaster or Fei Bao
I must of had a friday afternoon Fei Bao Hawk then. Aweful quality, wood was very poor, and the UC was a very bad design. I've seen skymaster and jet legends kits and they seem much better engineered and the quality if far superior. Just my opinions though as other say the quality of Fei Bao is good. Steve
Posted on: 2/24/2008 7:30 AM by Author "stevo_m" in the forum "RC Jets"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7128025

RE: Help - tell me about this...
I was trialing these for Ali. It's what the German guys are using on their big toys now. My installation i in a Boomerang XL, and to date has been 100% reliable. Use it like a UAT. Top tube goes to the main tank, one tube from the side runs to the centre of the tank, the other is short. Long tube = Main feed to the pump. Short Tube = Fill. Therefore you'd have to run this 1/2 dry before any air gets into the system. No filters to slow the fuel delivery to the pump and turbine, thus no possibility of bubbles in your fuel. Don't need to barb the tubes, they are a good fit over Tygon, I just wried them. Mount horizontal, othwise you'll have draining issues when trying to fill. Hope this helps Steve
Posted on: 1/23/2008 5:47 PM by Author "stevo_m" in the forum "RC Jets"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=6957898

RE: Fail safe
Keep me posted on this one guys, I've been trying to get my head around this one recently and have just resorted to using the RX failsafe rather than the turbine. Steve
Posted on: 1/15/2008 6:13 AM by Author "stevo_m" in the forum "JetCat Turbine Direct Support"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=6910119

RE: Weatronic Introduction - A Video
[quote]ORIGINAL: ddennison Hi guys, I have one more question - I thought I remembered reading somewhere on RCU (months ago??) that there may have been an issue with the time delay and failsafe when switching over from the primary battery to the secondary battery? Was this ever an issue with this receiver? Thanks again for the information. Dave [/quote] This was updated in a firmware upgrade. Any software issues are very easily resolved this way, plus you get loads of new features like the sequencer in there. All free and easy to install. Steve
Posted on: 12/17/2007 4:41 AM by Author "stevo_m" in the forum "RC Jets"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=6767734

RE: Cali Hawk Crew
Guys. Please make sure your bearings are good for your elevators. The ones I got in my Fei Bao Hawk were very very cheap Chinese crap and fell apart if you looked at them. Source some quality ones. Steve
Posted on: 12/14/2007 8:27 AM by Author "stevo_m" in the forum "RC Jets"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=6755873

RE: Exciting news from Jet Cat
Excellent news Ali...... Here's me trying to figure out when I got my 120SE off you?? Steve
Posted on: 12/9/2007 6:30 PM by Author "stevo_m" in the forum "RC Jets"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=6735666

RE: Tamjets / Fei Bao BAE Hawk - a few questions
[link]http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_6114806/mpage_1/key_fei+bao+hawk/tm.htm[/link] Here you go, all info there. Steve
Posted on: 12/9/2007 6:25 PM by Author "stevo_m" in the forum "RC Jets"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=6735646

RE: Tamjets / Fei Bao BAE Hawk - a few questions
Do a search, there is a thread on here with all this info. I had one and reported all the throws and CoG from the flying I did with mine. Enjoy. Steve
Posted on: 12/9/2007 6:21 PM by Author "stevo_m" in the forum "RC Jets"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=6735625

RE: Weatronics mid and end point adjustment
Make sure the "Move curve" box is de-selected then you'll be able to add in points. Steve
Posted on: 11/27/2007 5:25 AM by Author "stevo_m" in the forum "RC Jets"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=6679792

RE: China model products, interesting picture with a well known airplane ;)
Hence why all the servo holder/hatch covers have "China Model Products" stamped all over them. Steve
Posted on: 11/24/2007 4:45 PM by Author "stevo_m" in the forum "RC Jets"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=6667249

RE: Graupner MX-24 radio
[quote]ORIGINAL: Dave Wilshere Steve, yes-I tried the ice cream sellers tray a few years back and other than gliding did not get on with it. [/quote] Roll up roll up. Got to say I love my MC24, if the programming is half as good on this MX24 than it is on my MC24 it'll be a winner. CU at the LMA AGM Sunday Dave. If the weather isn't flyable that is!! Steve
Posted on: 11/22/2007 11:37 AM by Author "stevo_m" in the forum "RC Jets"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=6658540

RE: Graupner MX-24 radio
Had 12 channels for years with my MC-24 [:D][:D] Steve
Posted on: 11/22/2007 10:20 AM by Author "stevo_m" in the forum "RC Jets"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=6658275

RE: Fei Bao jets - BAE Hawk
Do a search through this section, you'll get loads of info. Steve
Posted on: 10/31/2007 8:33 AM by Author "stevo_m" in the forum "RC Jets"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=6562186

RE: Vulcan flies again
You beat me to it Steve!! I took the video and let's just say the hairs on my neck were stood up as she went past!! Steve
Posted on: 10/18/2007 10:57 AM by Author "stevo_m" in the forum "RC Jets"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=6506840

RE: Feibao Bae Hawk
It would be able to fly it. Certainly you won't get a take-off from grass. Mine came out at 24lbs dry, so the 70 would be marginal. I fly with a P80 and could do with more. Steve
Posted on: 10/1/2007 5:22 AM by Author "stevo_m" in the forum "RC Jets"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=6434717

RE: JMA @ West Raynham UK
A few more for now. Steve
Posted on: 9/30/2007 5:24 PM by Author "stevo_m" in the forum "RC Jets"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=6432531

RE: Has Anyone flown a Fei Bao Jet?? Love to hear from you.
UC issues here in the UK. I'm hoping it's just a 1 off. Put it this way they expect a 24lbs model to land on 1/2mm aluminium in the UC. Not good. Steve
Posted on: 9/30/2007 3:36 PM by Author "stevo_m" in the forum "RC Jets"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=6432201