DEDICATED JET FOR P20,WHEN
05-24-2013, 04:28 AM
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Hey, Whos calling my L59 a pile of Junk, lol ,As for P20 reliability, first ones had preload problems on the bearings but that was sorted long ago .not really heard any other problems ,so long as you change the starter o ring now and againand check the fuel filter,They run brilliant
05-24-2013, 08:06 AM
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I have had an airframe idea for P20 and possibly larger turbines too but need some help, its radical and very neat, need a 'partner' who fancies a project and has access to CAD and a good accurate CNC machine.....
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05-24-2013, 08:27 AM
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I wonder if you could scale up an autocad file and make a p20 size model using a 3d printer. I'm still looking into it.
05-24-2013, 10:24 AM
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Mike, I found after a while the starter gets noisy so I just replace the O ring, this solves it , Also find the proper Jetcat FOD Guard helps to support the starter mount as its a bit bendy.and I clean out the jetcat fuel filter now and again as its surprising how much s**t it collects and that's with filtered fuel carrier.Chris
05-24-2013, 10:40 AM
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Mike, I found after a while the starter gets noisy so I just replace the O ring, this solves it , Also find the proper Jetcat FOD Guard helps to support the starter mount as its a bit bendy.and I clean out the jetcat fuel filter now and again as its surprising how much s**t it collects and that's with filtered fuel carrier.Chris
Mike, I found after a while the starter gets noisy so I just replace the O ring, this solves it , Also find the proper Jetcat FOD Guard helps to support the starter mount as its a bit bendy.and I clean out the jetcat fuel filter now and again as its surprising how much s**t it collects and that's with filtered fuel carrier.Chris
05-24-2013, 12:02 PM
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I wonder if you could scale up an autocad file and make a p20 size model using a 3d printer. I'm still looking into it.
I wonder if you could scale up an autocad file and make a p20 size model using a 3d printer. I'm still looking into it.
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05-24-2013, 12:11 PM
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I have had an airframe idea for P20 and possibly larger turbines too but need some help, its radical and very neat, need a 'partner' who fancies a project and has access to CAD and a good accurate CNC machine.....
marcs
I have had an airframe idea for P20 and possibly larger turbines too but need some help, its radical and very neat, need a 'partner' who fancies a project and has access to CAD and a good accurate CNC machine.....
marcs
I send you an e-mail
05-24-2013, 01:13 PM
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My first P-20 had a 25+hour service last year...till then 2 starter O rings and a few glow plugs...Never cleaned a filter on the model...ever. If the fuel is properly filtered and tank clean to start, there cannot be an issue!
Gordon I've sold a lot of P-20's...problems other than user induced, very very few.
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Gordon I've sold a lot of P-20's...problems other than user induced, very very few.
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05-24-2013, 02:02 PM
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Well said dave Iv not had any issue with any p20s they work perfectly well each time everytime! Ther brilliant and good on fuel aswel!!
05-24-2013, 02:11 PM
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I use a Mr Funnel filter on my fuel into a bowser, a pleated paper filter in the bowser and inline filter out of the bowser into the tank via a filter and a pleated paper filter in the tank, the tank supplies the turbine through a jetcat P20 filter, never had to clean any of them, and never had to change the O ring either.
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05-25-2013, 02:44 AM
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I thought I started this thread to get comments on a P20 Airframe not... MY FUEL IS THE CLEANEST IN THE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS...Personally I just use an old sock.
05-25-2013, 11:37 AM
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I used an old Hobbyking windsock, it don't seem to work very well with that big hole in the end though
I used an old Hobbyking windsock, it don't seem to work very well with that big hole in the end though
05-25-2013, 12:18 PM
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Am also looking for a new air frame for a P20 so will have a look about when I go to Jet Power in Sep the Ready2Fly in red will be top of the list.
05-25-2013, 12:47 PM
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Am also looking for a new air frame for a P20 so will have a look about when I go to Jet Power in Sep the Ready2Fly in red will be top of the list.
Am also looking for a new air frame for a P20 so will have a look about when I go to Jet Power in Sep the Ready2Fly in red will be top of the list.
Then you will have a chance to check the convertion kits out too.
05-25-2013, 01:45 PM
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I thought I started this thread to get comments on a P20 Airframe not... MY FUEL IS THE CLEANEST IN THE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS...Personally I just use an old sock.
I thought I started this thread to get comments on a P20 Airframe not... MY FUEL IS THE CLEANEST IN THE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS...Personally I just use an old sock.
Maiden flight![youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fayQ7_aDu7E[/youtube]
05-25-2013, 01:56 PM
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I wish there were more sport flying models that work well on short grass fields.
I wish there were more sport flying models that work well on short grass fields.
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kklzUigHeLU[/youtube]
Birds view
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iRMKrx_w58w[/youtube]
05-25-2013, 07:31 PM
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ORIGINAL: Henke Torphammar
Dont know exactly what you want but the ready2fly Venom is agreat performer even at a rough airfield. I fly it with Kolibri power, but I know several guys doing it with a P20 too :-)
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kklzUigHeLU[/youtube]
Birds view
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iRMKrx_w58w[/youtube]
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I wish there were more sport flying models that work well on short grass fields.
I wish there were more sport flying models that work well on short grass fields.
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kklzUigHeLU[/youtube]
Birds view
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iRMKrx_w58w[/youtube]
What did you do for the exhaust?
05-25-2013, 09:52 PM
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That's pretty slick!
What did you do for the exhaust?
ORIGINAL: Henke Torphammar
Dont know exactly what you want but the ready2fly Venom is agreat performer even at a rough airfield. I fly it with Kolibri power, but I know several guys doing it with a P20 too :-)
ORIGINAL: larry11
I wish there were more sport flying models that work well on short grass fields.
I wish there were more sport flying models that work well on short grass fields.
What did you do for the exhaust?
