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Forum: RC Jets
10-10-2023, 02:22 AM
Replies: 1,332
Views: 336,166
Posted By Dave Wilshere

I have 2 x 1300mah packs along side the fuel...

I have 2 x 1300mah packs along side the fuel tank, using MacGregor servos and a Pioneer I have 8-10 flights on a charge

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Forum: RC Jets
07-30-2023, 12:54 PM
Replies: 1,332
Views: 336,166
Posted By Dave Wilshere

From what I have seen with Jeti it won’t work...

From what I have seen with Jeti it won’t work with the un ducted turbine. It will glitch and jump with the turbine running…

Nose retract plate is level, that is where my iSat sits
Forum: RC Jets
06-12-2023, 08:42 PM
Replies: 1,332
Views: 336,166
Posted By Dave Wilshere

Did you look carefully at the shim? Mine had...

Did you look carefully at the shim? Mine had multiple very thin shims stuck together, a sharp scalpel separated them.
Forum: RC Jets
06-11-2023, 03:37 PM
Replies: 1,332
Views: 336,166
Posted By Dave Wilshere

I just removed the C clip outside the wheel…

I just removed the C clip outside the wheel…
Forum: RC Jets
06-09-2023, 09:47 PM
Replies: 1,332
Views: 336,166
Posted By Dave Wilshere

My wheels had thin spacer shims. You can swap...

My wheels had thin spacer shims. You can swap inside/outside to change the spacing.
Forum: RC Jets
06-09-2023, 12:40 PM
Replies: 1,332
Views: 336,166
Posted By Dave Wilshere

Move the shims around move the weak brake closer

Move the shims around move the weak brake closer
Forum: RC Jets
05-11-2023, 11:34 AM
Replies: 1,332
Views: 336,166
Posted By Dave Wilshere

Really it’s the static thrust more than pure...

Really it’s the static thrust more than pure Temp/Rpm. I Dremel most of the hatch lip off mine as possible and added carbon tows to brace it.
The inlet might suit a 45, but 60N + I would like more...
Forum: RC Jets
05-10-2023, 08:46 PM
Replies: 1,332
Views: 336,166
Posted By Dave Wilshere

Really not a good idea on a Rebel…especially a...

Really not a good idea on a Rebel…especially a Hot.
The Inlet area is close to the minimum and the nose gear opening is a big percentage of what the turbine takes in on take-off…

I did an RCJi...
Forum: RC Jets
05-04-2023, 12:17 PM
Replies: 1,332
Views: 336,166
Posted By Dave Wilshere

Maybe a few mm longer is best, 6mm

Maybe a few mm longer is best, 6mm
Forum: RC Jets
05-04-2023, 10:34 AM
Replies: 1,332
Views: 336,166
Posted By Dave Wilshere

Outer pipe can be flush. Inner pipe should be 5mm...

Outer pipe can be flush. Inner pipe should be 5mm shorter than outer pipe
Forum: RC Jets
04-24-2023, 08:49 PM
Replies: 1,332
Views: 336,166
Posted By Dave Wilshere

Using a Powerbox switch/unit. It shares the load...

Using a Powerbox switch/unit. It shares the load across the two batteries. If one battery went bad the other is completely not affected.
There are dual systems that are not true dual units. PB units...
Forum: RC Jets
04-24-2023, 01:59 PM
Replies: 1,332
Views: 336,166
Posted By Dave Wilshere

My 1300 Rx packs are along side the fuel tank…

My 1300 Rx packs are along side the fuel tank…
Forum: RC Jets
04-24-2023, 11:54 AM
Replies: 1,332
Views: 336,166
Posted By Dave Wilshere

Mine with a JetCat has a single 2s ECU pack and...

Mine with a JetCat has a single 2s ECU pack and 2x 1300 2s LiPo Rx packs into a Powerbox Pioneer I can have 10 flights on the Rx, but ECU needs charging after 6-7.
Separate Retract 850 mAh does 10+
Forum: RC Jets
04-24-2023, 09:01 AM
Replies: 1,332
Views: 336,166
Posted By Dave Wilshere

It works for all sizes of Rebel. Because the tank...

It works for all sizes of Rebel. Because the tank is in front actual balance is a variable, but 20% fuel in tank and back of the tube with no hatch seems perfect for all Rebel’s I have flown.
Forum: RC Jets
04-24-2023, 06:30 AM
Replies: 1,332
Views: 336,166
Posted By Dave Wilshere

You can pick the aeroplane off the ground at the...

You can pick the aeroplane off the ground at the top hatch lip. One finger either side
Forum: RC Jets
04-23-2023, 10:25 PM
Replies: 1,332
Views: 336,166
Posted By Dave Wilshere

OK, I popped into my office before leaving for my...

OK, I popped into my office before leaving for my meeting.
Movements Elevator and Aileron are easier measured at tip of surface.

Aileron 8mm up 9mm down gives a moderate roll rate
Elevator 10mm...
Forum: RC Jets
04-23-2023, 08:44 PM
Replies: 1,332
Views: 336,166
Posted By Dave Wilshere

Looks like lots of Aileron and not much elevator....

Looks like lots of Aileron and not much elevator.
Front of wing tube with how much fuel?

I’m not in my office today, can measure mine in the video tomorrow
Forum: RC Jets
04-23-2023, 01:43 PM
Replies: 1,332
Views: 336,166
Posted By Dave Wilshere

Look terrible. Differential wrong way for a...

Look terrible. Differential wrong way for a start. Don’t recommend CROW on a Hot, it’s heavily loaded to start with.
I’m sure there are other figures in this thread…
Forum: RC Jets
03-29-2023, 02:43 AM
Replies: 1,332
Views: 336,166
Posted By Dave Wilshere

Measure from the fuselage floor to centre of the...

Measure from the fuselage floor to centre of the pipe as it is…?
Forum: RC Jets
03-24-2023, 05:07 AM
Replies: 1,332
Views: 336,166
Posted By Dave Wilshere

No, it’s our National Flying Centre (Muncie type)...

No, it’s our National Flying Centre (Muncie type) but we have a few acres and a grass 900’ sloped take off strip. Problem was very wet ground, longish grass and 30 degree cross wind that day.

That...
Forum: RC Jets
03-23-2023, 09:35 AM
Replies: 1,332
Views: 336,166
Posted By Dave Wilshere

Video from last weekend of one of my flights,...

Video from last weekend of one of my flights, plus the take off and landing of another. Grass was very wet and boggy!

https://youtu.be/wwJe5Mfpg3g
Forum: RC Jets
03-14-2023, 02:47 PM
Replies: 1,332
Views: 336,166
Posted By Dave Wilshere

It’s not the battery that fails, like you say...

It’s not the battery that fails, like you say it’s rare without warning. But if say one items fries, it will take down the radio…it will fly without a turbine and with the gear up…but free flight...
Forum: RC Jets
03-13-2023, 10:33 AM
Replies: 1,332
Views: 336,166
Posted By Dave Wilshere

If you are going to use the Jeti built in gyro do...

If you are going to use the Jeti built in gyro do lots of ground testing the Rebels I have seen with that twitched and jittered because of the turbine emf.

I have 2700 2s li-po in the nose, the...
Forum: RC Jets
03-13-2023, 10:27 AM
Replies: 1,332
Views: 336,166
Posted By Dave Wilshere

Me too and I get 8 flights easily!

Me too and I get 8 flights easily!
Forum: RC Jets
10-30-2022, 01:53 PM
Replies: 1,332
Views: 336,166
Posted By Dave Wilshere

Mine has a curved piece of clear canopy scrap at...

Mine has a curved piece of clear canopy scrap at the rear of the opening. The wheel pushes it up a little when retracted, it stops the loose grass getting into the fuselage
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