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RE: The new Tornado sport jet - 12/1/2011 4:10 AM   
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RE: The new Tornado sport jet - 12/1/2011 7:09 AM   
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Not quite sure I understand how you do this...can you supply a photo showing the release point ?


I use a nail file as shown.

I slide it down between the side frame & trunion then lever the sliding bar along using the plastic end of the cylinder as the fulcrum. - John.

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RE: The new Tornado sport jet - 12/1/2011 1:56 PM   
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RE: The new Tornado sport jet - 12/1/2011 2:55 PM   
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RE: The new Tornado sport jet - 12/1/2011 3:22 PM   
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My Tornado arrived today. I had originally ordered the red & white one but was then told they were out of stock, so I had to settle for the grey & orange. I'll be repainting & recovering.


Congrats! Sorry to hear about the color, white and red does look good.

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RE: The new Tornado sport jet - 12/1/2011 3:27 PM   
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Is TBM the only place to buy the tornado?


The only dog in town right now, and only gray and orange with red canopy ..

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RE: The new Tornado sport jet - 12/1/2011 3:28 PM   
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Is TBM the only place to b uy the tornado?


The only dog in town right now, and only gray and orange with red canopy .

There is a good used one for sale in Alabama.

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RE: The new Tornado sport jet - 12/1/2011 7:17 PM   
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I've got a spare Jetcat P80SE - I know its more than 18lbs thrust, but since its only 2 ounces heavier than a Kingtech K80 would it be suitable if I dialed it down to 18lbs?

I know it wouldn't be the turbine of choice for this airframe, but would it fit? would it be too heavy? etc..


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RE: The new Tornado sport jet - 12/1/2011 7:22 PM   
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Hi,

I've got a spare Jetcat P80SE - I know its more than 18lbs thrust, but since its only 2 ounces heavier than a Kingtech K80 would it be suitable if I dialed it down to 18lbs?

I know it wouldn't be the turbine of choice for this airframe, but would it fit? would it be too heavy? etc..


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Far too big hanging out the end of this plane

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RE: The new Tornado sport jet - 12/1/2011 8:54 PM   
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Hi,

I've got a spare Jetcat P80SE - I know its more than 18lbs thrust, but since its only 2 ounces heavier than a Kingtech K80 would it be suitable if I dialed it down to 18lbs?

I know it wouldn't be the turbine of choice for this airframe, but would it fit? would it be too heavy? etc..


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David Bevan


Weight wise no problem
Thrust wise FANTASTIC
Dimensions ?????? that would need to be compared to K-80



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RE: The new Tornado sport jet - 12/1/2011 9:11 PM   
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Not quite sure I understand how you do this...can you supply a photo showing the release point ?


I use a nail file as shown.

I slide it down between the side frame & trunion then lever the sliding bar along using the plastic end of the cylinder as the fulcrum. - John.


Tried your method but couldn't slide it in to find the spot so I filled the air supply, retracted the gear, taped the retracts in place with blue masking tape and then disconnected the quick connects. Tape is holding them closed. Not sure how healthy it is for the springs to keep them in that position over time.
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RE: The new Tornado sport jet - 12/2/2011 2:35 AM   
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Congrats! Sorry to hear about the color, white and red does look good.


True. But I have a friend of a friend that does those really cool vinyl wraps for cars, motorcycles, jetskies etc and I think he is kind of excited with the thought of testing his product on a jet


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RE: The new Tornado sport jet - 12/2/2011 5:00 AM   
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After the last flight, I would put the plane on stand, retract the gear, zip-tie the strut to the cyl/frame assy., and pack it in the van. Then cut the zip-tie's once home, then repeat the process to go back to the field.


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RE: The new Tornado sport jet - 12/2/2011 3:53 PM   
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RE: The new Tornado sport jet - 12/4/2011 11:19 AM   
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Kingtech K80's also available on there

This will will be developed further over time.

Hope you like it.

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RE: The new Tornado sport jet - 12/5/2011 3:08 AM   
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Status: offline 		Finally got my jet running after a month of building and if weather permits we will give it the mainden flight. next week. The amt 180 should be good The kit was ok need alot of work  alot of little things Over all it is nice


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RE: The new Tornado sport jet - 12/6/2011 3:48 AM   
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RE: The new Tornado sport jet - 12/6/2011 3:56 AM   
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What CG are you guys using? It appears the 12 3/4 is nose heavy is this the case?



12 3/4 works fine, it depends on your flying style if you need to adjust it.

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RE: The new Tornado sport jet - 12/7/2011 8:08 PM   
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What CG are you guys using? It appears the 12 3/4 is nose heavy is this the case?



12 3/4 works fine, it depends on your flying style if you need to adjust it.


Thank You, I will use that for starters. Also, Thanks to the guys who posted pics of their motor mount ideas. I used the one supplied, had to modify it a little but my engine fits like a glove.

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RE: The new Tornado sport jet - 12/9/2011 1:20 AM   
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Status: offline 		 Can anyone tell me or recommend a can of orange paint that matches the tornados orange color? Mine came with a mis-matched red canopy and I need to paint it orange to match the plane.

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RE: The new Tornado sport jet - 12/9/2011 3:24 AM   
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RE: The new Tornado sport jet - 12/9/2011 10:01 PM   
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Finally got my jet running after a month of building and if weather permits we will give it the mainden flight. next week. The amt 180 should be good The kit was ok need alot of work  alot of little things Over all it is nice


THats what I fly mine with I think its a perfect match

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RE: The new Tornado sport jet - 12/9/2011 10:06 PM   
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Finally got my jet running after a month of building and if weather permits we will give it the mainden flight. next week. The amt 180 should be good The kit was ok need alot of work  alot of little things Over all it is nice


THats what I fly mine with I think its a perfect match

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RE: The new Tornado sport jet - 12/13/2011 12:23 PM   
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Thank you. Mine came with a red canopy as well.


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RE: The new Tornado sport jet - 12/13/2011 4:43 PM   
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Im currently soldering the linkages. What a pain.. Did anyone go a different route on the linkages?  

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