Bob Dively YF-17 Prop Jet Input Needed
12-24-2008, 10:30 AM
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Bob Dively YF-17 Prop Jet Input Needed
Hi Guys,
I am always looking for something fast and different. I was on the auction site and found a Bob Dively 43" YF-17 prop jet kit. Does anyone know about these. They mentioned they had one with a HP40 that did 120+ but would recommend a Jett 46.
Let me know your thoughts, it is real cheap right now. Foam wings, bult up fuse and tail it looks like from the plans.
Happy Holidays,
David
I am always looking for something fast and different. I was on the auction site and found a Bob Dively 43" YF-17 prop jet kit. Does anyone know about these. They mentioned they had one with a HP40 that did 120+ but would recommend a Jett 46.
Let me know your thoughts, it is real cheap right now. Foam wings, bult up fuse and tail it looks like from the plans.
Happy Holidays,
David
12-25-2008, 06:35 AM
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RE: Bob Dively YF-17 Prop Jet Input Needed
Jett 50 or .60 unless you have the Jett .46.
Also I believe this is a pusher prop kit...
1) On glow power you have limited pusher prop selection
2) Possible prop strikes on rotation.
3) Muffler pointing up wind.
4) Getting CG correct may be a problem.'
Should be a LOT OF FUN
with ebarf bids start and stay low until the last hour and some cases last 5 minutes.
Also like the economy the Auction sale prices on are down.
retract options??
note: if you go electric you will not need a pusher prop nor have the exaust problems.
Also I believe this is a pusher prop kit...
1) On glow power you have limited pusher prop selection
2) Possible prop strikes on rotation.
3) Muffler pointing up wind.
4) Getting CG correct may be a problem.'
Should be a LOT OF FUN
with ebarf bids start and stay low until the last hour and some cases last 5 minutes.
Also like the economy the Auction sale prices on are down.
retract options??
note: if you go electric you will not need a pusher prop nor have the exaust problems.
12-26-2008, 06:47 PM
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RE: Bob Dively YF-17 Prop Jet Input Needed
Hi Dave,
I would grab that kit, I had one about 10 years ago, flew great. I had a Clarence Lee K&B 7.5 in it. You have to make sure to use a light engine if you are going to do it as a pusher. If it were me, I would do a redesign and move the engine to the front. The basic plane flies great, and with a little work you could make it fantastic. If you want email me and I will give you some pointers. You won't be sorry if you get it.
I will tell you, I did get rid of the vaccum form intakes and made mine out of balsa, worked better. This would be a great kit if someone would bring it out again. When was the last time you saw a YF-17 down at your field.
Ed
I would grab that kit, I had one about 10 years ago, flew great. I had a Clarence Lee K&B 7.5 in it. You have to make sure to use a light engine if you are going to do it as a pusher. If it were me, I would do a redesign and move the engine to the front. The basic plane flies great, and with a little work you could make it fantastic. If you want email me and I will give you some pointers. You won't be sorry if you get it.
I will tell you, I did get rid of the vaccum form intakes and made mine out of balsa, worked better. This would be a great kit if someone would bring it out again. When was the last time you saw a YF-17 down at your field.
Ed
