racer8297

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Just a quick note. I now have 5 successfull flights on my new Reation 54 with the Jetcat P70. A big thanks to Mr Matt for helping me get my failsafe properly setup with my Spektrum Module. The Jetcat turbine has been flawless.

Thanks Matt,
Jim

mr_matt

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Sounds great, Jim! My 83 year old dad is building a Reaction 54 now. We hope to get her going this summer with a P-70 (serial number #1).

Thanks for the update and glad you like the setup!

Regards,

racer8297

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Hi Matt,

Your father is going to love this airplane. With the P70 it has some snot. But it slows down to a walk for landing. Just don''t balance it too nose heavy.

I mounted my P70 1" further toward the front and cut out 3/4" from the end of the boat tail to clear the starter motor. It took 1.25 pounds in the nose to balance it. In turns it nosed down a little (nothing unmanagable) so I took 2 ounces out. Now it''s perfect. Balances at 7" from the leading edge.

My Reaction is glassed and painted and weighs in at 23 pounds with the extra ballast. I flew it last Sunday in heavy cross winds. Our 20 mph wind sock was straight out. Landing was easy in those conditions.

Jim