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Old 08-28-2019, 10:42 AM
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Thanks for posting, Dave! It looks great.
I also see that there are no front gear doors. what about the main gear doors? are they still there?
Same upgraded pipe that's hanging from the engine's bell?
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Old 08-28-2019, 12:02 PM
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No gear doors at all. Saves weight. This one will use a Zimmermann pipe, but same Frank Pipe that CARF sells would come with a full package.

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Old 09-09-2019, 11:33 PM
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Hadn't flown my Mephisto for a little while, four flights on Sunday reminded me what a great aeroplane it is. P-220Rxi, Powerbox Royal.


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Old 09-18-2019, 08:11 AM
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I need to add some turbulators and a piece to the trailing edge of the tailerons, see pics. What can buy locally that will do this? I've seen other people have this mod and it's part of the V2 kit, but I know nothing about how to make these, but can source just about anything.

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Old 09-18-2019, 01:33 PM
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They are 2mm carbon, but glass is fine. Fit top and bottom. The tube on the TE is like thickening the TE and reduces the chance of flutter.
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Old 09-19-2019, 05:06 PM
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I'm trying to install the newly designed thrust tube. My kit came with two foam aft formers. Do I install one in front & aft of the stab tube or did I get an extra? I don't see two aft formers on any of these posts. Thanks.
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Old 09-19-2019, 09:30 PM
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Depends on the series of your kit. Laminating the two together in the back is the most common, the separated thrust vector unit needs more support.
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Old 09-19-2019, 09:39 PM
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Any word on a 140 size, Carf did say if the model became popular they may look at a 140 Mephisto.
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Old 09-22-2019, 08:33 AM
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Steve Johnson getting brave with his JetCat P-300 Pro Mephisto.






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Old 09-22-2019, 03:45 PM
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Hi, Can someone post pictures of equipment layout on the version II ? at that stage and would like some ideas

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Old 09-22-2019, 09:08 PM
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It’s pretty much the same as the V1...turbine size and weight makes the biggest difference to where batteries go.
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This one was at at Jet Power
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Old 09-23-2019, 04:10 PM
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Originally Posted by JP-1

This one was at at Jet Power
Wow thanks for the quick reply Dave and JP-1, that's the same scheme I got. once again thanks
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I just ordered my Mephisto V2. Are there very many of the V2 flying with a KT260? If so how is the performance? Which tank are you installing in the V2?
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Wow thanks for the quick reply Dave and JP-1, that's the same scheme I got. once again thanks
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Where can I find the servo extensions and plugs used in this Mephisto? (Especially the ones where the fuse breaks down)
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I think Alex uses Emcotec plugs, but we use Powerbox 2 and 3 servo leads. Alex is at BITW now if anyone you know is there now to ask.
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Old 10-06-2019, 02:22 AM
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Mephisto weekend at JMA Sculthorpe event. Steve J is still loving his Mephisto and my P-220Rxi Mk1 still wins the duration (original 7.2ltr tanks!) and slow flight award. Steve says best Sports Jet in the World...he's probably right!







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Old 10-06-2019, 09:48 AM
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Great photo of mine from Bob Petrie

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Originally Posted by Dave Wilshere
I think Alex uses Emcotec plugs, but we use Powerbox 2 and 3 servo leads. Alex is at BITW now if anyone you know is there now to ask.
yes, they are emcotec’s
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Originally Posted by Dave Wilshere
Mephisto weekend at JMA Sculthorpe event. Steve J is still loving his Mephisto and my P-220Rxi Mk1 still wins the duration (original 7.2ltr tanks!) and slow flight award. Steve says best Sports Jet in the World...he's probably right!







we had some of our Mephisto’s meeting as well here in Chile Yesterday, the more I fly it the more I like it, Mephisto us just an awesome and fun plane to fly...
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Hi all, someone can tell me the diameter and long of tank of V2 version ???

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What is the Mephisto V2 flight time with the Kingtech 320?
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Old 10-06-2019, 09:09 PM
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V2 has the option to use the two original tanks, or the single smaller central tank for where 25kg wet weight had to be achieved. The kit does not include a tank so you choose.

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Originally Posted by Dave Wilshere
V2 has the option to use the two original tanks, or the single smaller central tank for where 25kg wet weight had to be achieved. The kit does not include a tank so you choose.

Dave, which tank do you use or recommend with the 320. I seen the Mephisto fly at BITW for a few minutes. Not sure how long the flight was. It did have the smaller tank and the KT 320.
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That would be Alex's Mephisto and I think he flies around 5 minutes with the single 5ltr tank. I would go with the twin tanks at 6ltrs which is what the guys have here with JetCat P-300 Pro's that are around 310N.
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