BD-5J Project
#152
My Feedback: (28)
Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: New Springfield,
OH
Posts: 710
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
RE: BD-5J Project
ORIGINAL: FormerCA.
Frank
Question
How does the JC Rabbit compare to the Jetcat P100? This Gen2 version is supposed to be a couple pounds lighter.
Thx
Ron
Frank
Question
How does the JC Rabbit compare to the Jetcat P100? This Gen2 version is supposed to be a couple pounds lighter.
Thx
Ron
Actaully the JC rabbit is too mch at 20#. I only used full throttle for take off, then I leave the throttle at 5/8. You can do what every you want at 5/8 throttle. BTW if you go this route (20lbers+) you need to redo the thrust line or you will have trouble. I have a post here showing what I did to change it (post #139)
Frank
#153
My Feedback: (10)
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: North Port,
FL
Posts: 1,109
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
RE: BD-5J Project
Hello Ron:
Our Jet Central Rabbit 100 develops 22.5 lb thrust at 6000 feet. This is real thrust. The turbine weighs 2lb 3 oz. all up and averages 7 oz per minute. It is full auto kero start. The start takes about 40 seconds on the average.
This Rabbit 100 is delivered in ks start mode however, gas start is also programmed in the FADEC. Simple change over for those who wish to use gas as their choice for starting.
Side by side, the Rabbit is smaller than its competitors, generates more "real thrust" and is as user friendly as one could want. Reducing thrust takes less than a minute. A thrust / RPM chart is included in every manual. A thrust reduction to a suitable wide open throttle thrust for the BD-5 does not in any way affect any other operational parameter.
We will be offering a Show Special at Jets over Kentucky. . .you may purchase even if not in attendance.
Thanks for the question. . .
Regards,
Eric Clapp
Managing Director
Our Jet Central Rabbit 100 develops 22.5 lb thrust at 6000 feet. This is real thrust. The turbine weighs 2lb 3 oz. all up and averages 7 oz per minute. It is full auto kero start. The start takes about 40 seconds on the average.
This Rabbit 100 is delivered in ks start mode however, gas start is also programmed in the FADEC. Simple change over for those who wish to use gas as their choice for starting.
Side by side, the Rabbit is smaller than its competitors, generates more "real thrust" and is as user friendly as one could want. Reducing thrust takes less than a minute. A thrust / RPM chart is included in every manual. A thrust reduction to a suitable wide open throttle thrust for the BD-5 does not in any way affect any other operational parameter.
We will be offering a Show Special at Jets over Kentucky. . .you may purchase even if not in attendance.
Thanks for the question. . .
Regards,
Eric Clapp
Managing Director
#154
Senior Member
My Feedback: (8)
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Springhill,
LA
Posts: 515
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
RE: BD-5J Project
Frank
Thanks for that info, I read your mod post very carefully and I intend to follow it by the letter. This Gen 2 BD is supposed to be a couple pounds lighter, I had already went with the Jetcat P100. Already looking down the road to another jet, so I will definitely be looking at the Jet Cental turbines.
I'll keep you guys posted with build pics and detailed data when the build begins.
Ron
Thanks for that info, I read your mod post very carefully and I intend to follow it by the letter. This Gen 2 BD is supposed to be a couple pounds lighter, I had already went with the Jetcat P100. Already looking down the road to another jet, so I will definitely be looking at the Jet Cental turbines.
I'll keep you guys posted with build pics and detailed data when the build begins.
Ron
#155
Senior Member
My Feedback: (8)
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Springhill,
LA
Posts: 515
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
RE: BD-5J Project
Eric
I really appreciate your response and all the info. It really speaks well of a product when potential customers can get a response from a manufacturer like the one you provided. While I missed you on this purchase, you probably just sold another engine down the road on one of my future projects.
Thank you sir
Ron
I really appreciate your response and all the info. It really speaks well of a product when potential customers can get a response from a manufacturer like the one you provided. While I missed you on this purchase, you probably just sold another engine down the road on one of my future projects.
Thank you sir
Ron
#156
Senior Member
My Feedback: (8)
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Springhill,
LA
Posts: 515
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
RE: BD-5J Project
Got the shipping notice on the P100 Jetcat-it will be here on the 18th, havent heard on the BD5 yet. Already have the Jetcat smoke pump.
And were waiting...........................
Ron
And were waiting...........................
Ron
#160
My Feedback: (1)
RE: BD-5J Project
I was planning to-but my plate is so full right now I could screem trying to get the batwing ready for Toledo this yeareventually I'll be laying them up-the unit you see is all composite Nomex construction (same as dragon) I'm currently switching out the robart struts for trailing link
#163
My Feedback: (23)
RE: BD-5J Project
Rick,
Sounds good. When you get around to doing some short/full kits count me in on one. Matter of fact, if your interested, i could work on doing some scale main/nose gear cad drawings. Ive got a good bit of full-scale Bd5 experience (i have built 4), so it would be pretty simple to do the cad work.
Thomas
Sounds good. When you get around to doing some short/full kits count me in on one. Matter of fact, if your interested, i could work on doing some scale main/nose gear cad drawings. Ive got a good bit of full-scale Bd5 experience (i have built 4), so it would be pretty simple to do the cad work.
Thomas
#172
Senior Member
My Feedback: (8)
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Springhill,
LA
Posts: 515
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
RE: BD-5J Project
Hey Kevin
I found the throws frank is using and someone on here said the cg is at 4 3/4 aft the leading edge at the root. Looking forward to getting her maidened this hitch home. Thanks so much for all your great work.
Ron
I found the throws frank is using and someone on here said the cg is at 4 3/4 aft the leading edge at the root. Looking forward to getting her maidened this hitch home. Thanks so much for all your great work.
Ron